Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 July 2022
330. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the promised review of the current long-term disability payment scheme; the timeline for the public consultation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38159/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020 – 2025 included a commitment to develop and consult on a ‘strawman’ proposal for the restructuring of long term disability payments to simplify the system and take account of the concerns expressed in the Make Work Pay report.
The Cost of Disability research report was published by my Department in December 2021, which will feed into the preparation of reform proposals. Work on these proposals is advancing within my department and will include wider consultation process in due course.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
