asked the Minister for Health the reason a blind welfare allowance was reduced in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if it will be reviewed and increased.
Written Answers. - Blind Welfare Allowance.
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As the person in question is in receipt of a retirement pension, which is higher than the means guidelines for the maximum blind welfare allowance, his blind welfare allowance is being paid at a reduced rate.