Carol Nolan
Question:507. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the cost of disability report will be published as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46492/21]
View answerTuesday, 28 September 2021
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The Programme for Government commits the Government to use the research into the cost of disability to individuals and families to properly inform the direction of future policy. My Department commissioned Indecon International Consultants to carry out research into the cost of disability in Ireland.
The report has been received and my Department is considering it in detail. As part of this consideration, the Department has been briefing and seeking the views of relevant Government departments which have a role to play in the delivery of disability services and supports. This matter is significantly wider than the income support system which is why a whole-of-Government perspective is being taken. 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 that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.