Social Welfare Code

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2011

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Ceisteanna (234)

Patrick O'Donovan

Ceist:

239 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the proposals to change the age for disability allowance from 16 years to 18 years; the implications of these proposed changes on domiciliary allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39670/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The Budget 2012 proposals relating to the conditions and rates of payment for Disability Allowance and Domiciliary Care Allowance are not being introduced as planned pending a review which will be undertaken by Ms. Ita Mangan, Chair of the Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare.