Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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My Department commissioned Indecon International Consultants to carry out research into the cost of disability. In line with the commitment contained in the Programme for Government, the Government will use the research into the cost of disability to individuals and families to inform the direction of future policy.

The report has now been received and my Department is considering it in detail. This matter is significantly wider than the income support system and will not be addressed through income support alone which is why a whole-of-Government perspective is being taken. So it is intended to brief and seek the views of relevant government departments who have a role to play in the delivery of disability services and supports. Once this process is complete I intend to submit the report to Government for consideration. A decision regarding the appropriate date of publication will be made once Government has had an opportunity to consider the report fully.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.