Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I think there is sometimes a lack of awareness of the partial capacity element of things and a difficulty in transitioning between invalidity and partial capacity payments. That is maybe another day's work but it might be an interim issue that could be raised. I hear the Minister say that cutting costs will not be a part of this. I will hold her to that. That is vital. It cannot be about cutting costs. There are obstacles to people with disabilities entering work; there is no question about that. As regards the rates of employment, there are many disabled people who want to work but who are not in a position to do so. There are also, however, many who are worried at the minute that they could be pushed into employment that is not suitable for them or pushed into employment when they are not capable of employment. That is the bottom line that has to be watched in this regard. I will hold the Minister to that.

I will ask an additional question. As regards the supports that would be available, does the Minister anticipate that there would ever be withdrawal of payments from people who are not successful following those supports in achieving work?

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