Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
629. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the full-year cost of increasing the domiciliary care allowance by €10, €15, €20, €25 and €30, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43997/24]
View answerThe estimated full year cost of increasing domiciliary care allowance is outlined below.
|
Increase to monthly rate |
Cost €m |
|
€10.00 |
€8.02 |
|
€15.00 |
€12.03 |
|
€20.00 |
€16.04 |
|
€25.00 |
€20.05 |
|
€30.00 |
€24.06 |
The costs shown above are on a full year basis and are based on the estimated number of recipients in 2025. 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.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
