Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I said, those already participating in the scheme do not need to have any fear because the payments will continue. The HSE will continue to make monthly payments to all of them. I say as much, notwithstanding the concerns of the Deputy about new entrants to the scheme. It is a legislative priority for the Government. I will take up the matter with the Minister of State with responsibility for disability matters, Deputy Finian McGrath, to try to ensure progress. I will certainly convey to him the concerns expressed by the Deputy.

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