Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2026-01-21
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Jim O'Callaghan (FF), Dublin Bay South

I thank the Deputy for his question. He is incorrect to say this Government has it in for disabled people and carers. That is simply incorrect, and his categorisation of what happened in the budget is not accurate. In terms of what he states about tax bills, the laws in respect of taxation of carers have not changed whatsoever. A letter was sent out by the Revenue Commissioners in November 2025, but the law itself has not changed. The law now is the same as it was prior to the letters going out in November. This Government very much recognises and appreciates the excellent work done by carers. If you look at the measures introduced by the Government in respect of carers and disabled people, you will see that its support for them is evident in what it does. It is not the case that the Government is targeting disabled people or carers. That is not correct.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-21