Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 October 2022

Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Questions (208)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

208. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the rates of the blind welfare allowance, in view of the 12% increase in taxi fares which came into effect on 1 September 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50669/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Anne Rabbitte)

The Supplementary Blind Welfare Allowance is a means tested weekly payment paid by the HSE to eligible recipients who are blind or visually impaired and who are aged 18 years and over.

The adult weekly rate is of this Allowance in under review in the context of Budget 2023 measures.