Louise O'Reilly
Question:367. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated first year and full year cost of a €400 lump sum payment to all recipients of a social welfare payment. [46606/26]
View answerThursday, 18 June 2026
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The estimated cost of providing a once-off lump sum payment of €400 to all recipients of a weekly social welfare payment is €586.9 million.
It should be noted that this costing is subject to change in the context of emerging trends and the associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients for 2026.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.