Social Welfare Schemes
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-28
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Heather Humphreys (FG), Cavan-Monaghan

The Government has done a great deal to assist people with disabilities. Last November, for example, I announced a disability support grant of €500. This was welcomed by the Disability Federation of Ireland. We had the carer's support grant, but the disability support grant was a new concept. From 1 January, domiciliary care allowance increased by €20.50 to €330 per month. I was the first Minister to increase this payment since 2009.

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Sitting date: 2023-03-28