1995. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the living alone allowance by €5, €10 or €15 per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56685/26]

The estimated cost of increasing the Living Alone Allowance by €5 per week is €66.9m, by €10 per week is €133.7m, and by €15 per week is €200.6m.

It should be noted that these costings are subject to change over the coming months in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients for 2026.