Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 July 2026
285. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the additional yearly cost of increasing weekly rates for carer’s allowance for all up to €350 per week per person in care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53972/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated additional yearly cost of increasing the weekly rate of Carer's Allowance to €350 per person in care, for all recipients, is €969.7 million.
This costing is based on recipients as at April 2026 and is subject to change in the context of emerging trends and developments in the number of recipients.
It should also be noted that for costing purposes, this costing is based on the following assumptions:
• All recipients are currently in receipt of their respective maximum personal rate,
• Increasing the weekly rate to €350 per person in care applies to every recipient, including those in receipt of half-rate Carer's Allowance.
