Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 October 2014
86. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if a person who is currently in receipt of mobility allowance returns to work on a temporary basis, will they qualify again for the mobility allowance once the temporary work has finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39475/14]
View answerIn 2013, the Government agreed that payments should continue to be made by the Health Service Executive to those persons who were in receipt of the Mobility Allowance pending decisions on a new scheme. This decision was made on the basis that this would prevent hardship and alleviate stress, anxiety and uncertainty among a vulnerable group in society. In this context if the Deputy has a specific case in mind, the matter can be considered having regard to the individual circumstances.
