Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 January 2023
126. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that those in receipt of disability allowance are permitted up to €50,000 in savings, while those on a blind pension are only allowed €20,000; and if there are plans to rectify this. [3737/23]
View answerUnder the Roadmap for Social Inclusion and the Pathways to Work Strategy 2021-2025, my Department has committed to developing and consulting on a ‘strawman’ proposal for the restructuring of long-term disability payments, with a view to simplifying the system, removing inconsistencies and supporting employment. This process will provide an opportunity to examine the issues raised by the Deputy.
Work on developing the strawman is currently underway within my Department, with a public consultation expected to be undertaken later this year.
