Louise O'Reilly
Ceist:393. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the first year and full year cost of increasing all working age social welfare payments including foster care allowance by €5. [46762/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 18 June 2026
Ceisteanna (393)
Freagraí scríofa
The total cost of providing a €5 increase to all working age social welfare payments is estimated at €175.1 million.
It should be noted that these costings include proportionate increases for qualified adults and for those on reduced rates of payment, where relevant. It should also 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.
Matters relating to the foster care allowance are the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality.