Louise O'Reilly
Question:389. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the first year and full year cost of increasing the living alone benefit by €5. [46758/26]
View answerThursday, 18 June 2026
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The estimated full year cost of increasing the Living Alone Allowance by €5 per week is €66.9 million.
It should be noted that these costings are subject to change in the context of emerging trends and the associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients for 2026.
Question No. 390 answered with Question No. 366.