Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2024
525. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the full year cost of increasing the living alone allowance by €2, €3, €4, €6, €8 and €10; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43067/24]
View answerThe estimated full year of cost of increasing the living alone allowance by €2, €3, €4,€6, €8 and €10 is outlined in table below.
|
Increase |
Cost €m |
|
€2 |
€26.04 |
|
€3 |
€39.06 |
|
€4 |
€52.08 |
|
€6 |
€78.12 |
|
€8 |
€104.16 |
|
€10 |
€130.20 |
The costs shown above are on a full year basis and are based on the estimated number of recipients. It should be noted that these costings are subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients for 2025.
