Written answers

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Department of Health

Blind Welfare Allowance

Photo of Carol NolanCarol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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606. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider lowering the 100% taper rate of the blind welfare allowance in view of the fact it is regarded as too steep and creates an income plateau for some persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4567/20]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The criteria used for means testing various schemes is a complex matter and I have noted the Deputy's suggestion.

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