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Dáil

Written answer

Social Welfare Rates

2004. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing child benefit by €20 per month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56694/26]

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Dara Calleary Minister for Social Protection Fianna Fáil

The estimated annual cost of increasing child benefit by €20 per month, from €140 per month to €160 per month, is €303.9 million.

This costing is based on the estimated number of beneficiaries in 2026 and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revisions.

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