Question 1

What does the Social Welfare Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Increases weekly rates of pensions, benefits and allowances by €5 per week, plus proportionate increases for qualified adult dependants, from January 2022 onwards. Raises employer PRSI threshold from €398 to €410 weekly earnings and extends parent's benefit duration from five to seven weeks under EU Work Life Balance Directive. Extends COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme end date to 31 December 2022 and introduces €500 grant for wigs/hairpieces for illness-related hair loss.

Question 2

What stage is the Social Welfare Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Social Welfare Bill 2021 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Social Welfare Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Social Welfare Bill 2021 was sponsored by Minister for Social Protection, and was introduced on 29 Nov 2021.

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