Mr. R?n?n Hession:

We can do a costing on that. I will say that the approach taken two budgets ago was quite a big step in the means threshold. In other words, what would be the means threshold where they are? To provide a lower rate of payment above that was to move it out quite considerably. There are different trade offs, but we can certainly do a costing or an estimate. We never really know who is just beyond the threshold because we do not deal with them, but we will do our best and use that.

I will also give the Deputy a note on the means test for household benefits for those between 66 and 70. I have the bones of an attempted answer here, but I would rather give something accurate because it depends on whether or not the person and qualified adults are receiving a pension. I think it is better we give a definitive note setting out the position.