1959. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost in 2027 if the maximum rate of State pension (contributory) increased by €18 per week. [55621/26]

The estimated full-year cost of increasing State Pension Contributory by €18 per week is €503.2 million.

It should be noted that this costing includes proportionate increases for qualified adults and for those on reduced rates of payment, where relevant, and is subject to change over the coming months in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients for 2026.