Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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1489. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he plans to increase the levels of hourly payment made under the wage subsidy scheme which helps enterprises employ those with disabilities. [21275/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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As part of Budget 2022, my Department increased the base subsidy rate from €5.30 to €6.30 per hour. This gives a total annual subsidy available of €12,776 based on a 39-hour week. The maximum subsidy rate under Strand 2 is €9.45 per hour, giving a total subsidy of €19,164.60 per year.

The Programme for Government commits to examining an increase in the payment rate under the scheme.

I trust this clarifies the issue for the Deputy.