Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I apologise for coming in late; I had another meeting. I also apologise if I ask repetitive questions. I thank the officials for being here. Social Justice Ireland also appeared before the committee recently. It called for social welfare rates to increase by €20 instead of the €12 provided for in budget 2023. Was the cost of the €20 increase examined? How did the Department settle on €12?