Alan Kelly
Question:355. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost if the island allowance increased to €24 per week. [13120/25]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 March 2025
355. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost if the island allowance increased to €24 per week. [13120/25]
View answerThe full-year cost of increasing the island allowance by €4 from €20 to €24 per week is €0.13 million.
It should be noted that this costing is subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients for 2025.