Social Welfare Code

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

Ceisteanna (558)

Brian Stanley

Ceist:

558. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if she will review the income thresholds for the blind welfare allowance and increase them in the forthcoming budget. [33266/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Issues relating to the alignment of the Supplementary Blind Welfare Allowance Circular with current Department of Social Protection rates, means assessments and developments in Social Protection schemes are under review.

The Deputy will be aware that I cannot comment on items for inclusion in the budgetary process.