Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The money is ring-fenced and will continue to be left in place for the people who receive allowances over the next four months. Hopefully at the end of that time, a new scheme can be put in place in which the moneys currently available will continue to be made available.

We cannot afford in the current circumstances a scheme which might rise to €200 million or €300 million and would as a direct consequence take from existing front-line services for disabled people or those challenged in one way or another. It is a serious matter for all of them. The Minister and Minister of State met with the federation last Thursday. People have been aware of the difficulties and complexities involved in the illegality of the scheme for quite some time.

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