Written answers

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Social Welfare Benefits

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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859. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the carer's support grant by €75, €150 and €225, respectively, in tabular form. [30743/21]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The estimated full year costs of increasing the Carer's Support Grant by €75, €150 and €225 respectively are outlined in the table.

Increase Estimated Additional Cost
€75 €10.8m
€150 €21.5m
€225 €32.3m

These costings are based on the estimated number of recipients in 2021 and are subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.

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