Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2021
141. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 428 of 25 May 2021, the timeline for when the report will be made available; her views on whether it will be available in time to inform Budget 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35391/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra182. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Social Protection if a report (details supplied) which was commissioned in October 2019 and was originally to be submitted to her Department by quarter 1 of 2020 has been submitted; the timeframe for the publication of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35354/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 182 together.
My Department has commissioned Indecon International Consultants to carry out research into the cost of disability. In line with the commitment contained in the Programme for Government, the Government will use the research into the cost of disability to individuals and families to properly inform the direction of future policy. The report has been received and my Department is considering it in detail. As part of this consideration it is intended to brief and seek the views of relevant Government departments who have a role to play in the delivery of disability services and supports. Once this process is complete I intend to submit the report to Government for consideration. A decision regarding the appropriate date of publication will be made once Government has had an opportunity to consider the report fully. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
