Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection

Report on Participation Income for Family Carers: Discussion

Professor Mary Murphy:

The Deputy referred to "do not review", which is a really important recommendation. It is the very type of recommendation that we believe a navigational group would quickly get to grips with because there are a number of practical things that can be done such as a "do not review" provision. This would make sure that we are taking away the more demeaning, frustrating and soul destroying aspects - as well as the costs - of the administration of the payment as it is at presently. It would also go into a new payment if one did not take it out now. I believe measures such as "do not review" would be seen by the navigation group. Perhaps Dr. Cullen or Mr. Gough would like to come in here.

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