Social Welfare Code.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2009

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Ceisteanna (333)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

334 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will ensure that the disability allowance is not reduced. [35382/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

Proposals in relation to the rates of social welfare payments, including disability allowance, will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Estimates and Budget processes. It would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage pending the outcome of these deliberative processes.