Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2024
343. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the domiciliary care allowance to €350; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28860/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated full year cost of increasing Domiciliary Care Allowance by €10 to €350 per month is €7.6 million.
This costing is based on the estimated average number of recipients in 2024, and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.
