Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I do not believe we are disagreeing in any way, shape or form here but the original report was expected at the end of 2020. While I fully appreciate that the delays understandable, can the Minister, if possible, provide assurances that the report will be available before the budget to inform it? Furthermore, if the report is not completed, could the Government commit, as an interim measure on foot of what is committed to in the programme for Government, to an increase of €20 per week in the disability allowance in the budget? I accept that it is not all about income but people with disabilities are living in poverty, which does come down to income. In the absence of an approved report, and taking from the Minister's contribution that the report may not be approved in time to inform budget 2022, could we at least commit to an increase to the disability allowance of €20?

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