Written answers
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Department of Social Protection
Social Welfare Payments Administration
Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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68. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the cost of a 1% increase in weekly social welfare payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35894/14]
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The cost of a 1% increase in the rate of all weekly social welfare payments is estimated at €145.89 million in a full year. The cost includes a proportionate increase, where applicable, in the qualified adult rate of payment.
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