Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2026
768. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection the total annual expenditure on the electricity allowance and natural gas allowance for each of the past five years; and the projected expenditure for the current year. [29804/26]
View answerThe expenditure on the Gas and Electricity Allowance elements of the Household Benefits Package from 2021 to 2025, as well as the estimated expenditure for 2026 is outlined in the table below.
|
|
Electricity Allowance |
Gas Allowance |
|
|
€'000 |
€'000 |
|
2021 Outturn |
181,937 |
22,068 |
|
2022 Outturn |
189,175 |
22,016 |
|
2023 Outturn |
192,812 |
23,486 |
|
2024 Outturn |
196,955 |
23,975 |
|
2025 Provisional Outturn |
204,555 |
24,999 |
|
2026 Revised Estimate |
204,369 |
26,131 |
