2075. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the eligibility criteria for the Living Alone Increase with a view to including individuals under the age of 66 who receive the Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension and who independently satisfy the existing living-alone conditions; number of people who would benefit from this extension and the projected annual cost to the Exchequer; if this targeted measure will be evaluated in the context of the upcoming Budget 2027 and the next Social Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63131/26]

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2075. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the eligibility criteria for the Living Alone Increase with a view to including individuals under the age of 66 who receive the Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension and who independently satisfy the existing living-alone conditions; number of people who would benefit from this extension and the projected annual cost to the Exchequer; if this targeted measure will be evaluated in the context of the upcoming Budget 2027 and the next Social Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63131/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Social Welfare Code

   2075. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the eligibility criteria for the Living Alone Increase with a view to including individuals under the age of 66 who receive the Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension and who independently satisfy the existing living-alone conditions; number of people who would benefit from this extension and the projected annual cost to the Exchequer; if this targeted measure will be evaluated in the context of the upcoming Budget 2027 and the next Social Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63131/26]

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