Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

I note the Deputy's comments. The study showed convenience stores are the most expensive places to purchase specialised foods while the large low-cost stores offer the best prices. It also highlighted that a person on the lowest social welfare income can meet the costs. I understand the difficulty for people in remote areas not having access to large convenience stores. The estimated extra cost for a specialised diet is between €3 and €8. The supplement will help towards covering that. I will monitor the scheme as it progresses.

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