Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I thank the Deputy very much for highlighting this. It is really important. I am aware it is something that is often discussed at this committee and that is because it is hugely significant to disabled people who go out to work and, unfortunately, then feel, in some instances, the negative impact of that on their household income. It is something that is very much on the mind of the Department of Social Protection. It is part of our Cabinet committee and also part of the monitoring committee the Minister spoke about that will be meeting in two weeks' time. We will expect to see this as an issue covered in the action plan.