Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2021
170. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Social Protection when the cost of disability payment will be introduced as committed to in the Programme for Government; the status on the measurement and implementation of the cost of disability payment generally. [35362/21]
View answerThe Programme for Government commits the Government to use the research into the cost of disability to individuals and families to properly inform the direction of future policy. My Department commissioned Indecon International Consultants to carry out research into the cost of disability. That report has recently been provided to my Department which now has to consider the report in detail. Given that the issues involved concern a number of Departments, it is intended to brief and seek the views of the various government departments who have key roles to play in the delivery of disability services and supports. Once this process is complete I intend to submit the report to Government for consideration. A decision regarding the appropriate date of publication will be made once Government has had an opportunity to consider the report fully. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
