Mobility Allowance Decision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Questions (874)

Finian McGrath

Question:

874. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding mobility allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [27221/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Following detailed consideration arising from the position of the Ombudsman regarding the legality of the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant schemes, the Government decided in February that the schemes could no longer continue and that an alternative must be devised. Those that were in receipt of the Mobility Allowance continue to receive payment up to and including June. A Review Group was tasked to seek solutions which will not run counter to the Equal Status Acts. The Review Group's interim report regarding the immediate issue of the closure of the schemes is under consideration by Government.