Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 July 2025
154. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the first-year and full-year cost of increasing community employment, Tús and rural social scheme payments by €1 per week, each year for three years. [36569/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated annual cost of increasing the weekly rate of Community Employment, Tús and the Rural Social Scheme by €1 is €1.64 million.
It should be noted that this costing includes a proportionate increase for qualified adults and for those on reduced rates of payment, where relevant.
This costing is based on the estimated average number of recipients in 2025, and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.
