Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As I said earlier, in the case of the disability allowance, for example, it will be possible for many people to avail of the basic income and retain social welfare benefits in addition to the moneys received from the pilot scheme. However, it is important to stress that, as part of that, every individual's case is different in terms of their household income. The Deputies will know how familial cases vary. That is why there is a structure with the Department of Social Protection. The Department will engage directly with all disabled artists who are selected for the pilot scheme to help work through and understand the impact that accepting the payment will have on their individual circumstances. It is something on which the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, is focused. She believes the basic income has the potential to help artists and creative arts workers, including those with disabilities, to overcome labour market barriers by creating a self-sustainable creative practice operating on a self-employed basis. That is why there is that structure between the two Departments to work through. As I said, the Department of Social Protection is willing to engage with all who are selected as part of the pilot.

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