Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she plans to make a deduction from the disability allowance for disabled persons currently in residential care. [12560/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The practice of charging or seeking a contribution from clients with a disability in residential care who have income has been a feature of the health service for a number of years. This is consistent with the principle that where individuals are in a position to contribute a modest amount to the cost of their care, it is reasonable that they do so. Charges will be introduced by regulations which the Department is currently working on to put in place as soon as possible.