Written answers

Wednesday, 1 October 2014

Department of Health

Mobility Allowance Decision

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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131. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on devising a replacement scheme for the mobility allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37403/14]

Photo of Kathleen LynchKathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of the Mobility Allowance, in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close the scheme on 26th February, 2013. Individuals who were in receipt of the payment prior to 26th February 2013 continue to receive the payment. In November 2013, the Government decided that the preparatory work required for a new travel subsidy scheme and associated statutory provisions should be progressed by the Minister for Health. Work is ongoing on the policy proposals to be brought to Government for the drafting of primary legislation for a new scheme.

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