Typical family of four, Low Income Earners with one source of income:

Increase in 2017 (€)

COLA Special COLA Average: Higher ceiling for In-Work Benefit (2 children under 23 years) Estimate increase on cost of toiletries & personal care products One person smoking Excise tax on non alcoholic drinks (5 litres per week) Increase on black bags (365)

Total: Difference +€208.62

*If at least one child is 18 years of age the family will benefit from a reduction in public transport costs of approximately €260 in 2017