Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I said, the Deputy and I have discussed these issues. He raised an example of somebody on the disability allowance whose elderly parents have been living frugally in order that they can leave an asset behind, when they pass on, to their disabled child. They may then find that the asset, or their savings as the case may be, has an impact. I take the Deputy's point and, as I said, I have made some improvements. In the context of the budget, I will consider the list of proposals he gave me because there are anomalies and we would like to try to help people, which is what the Department of Social Protection is here to do. It seeks to support people and target those who are vulnerable or on low incomes. Many changes have been made but I am happy to consider more if there are suggestions.

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