Disability allowance should not be means tested, say advocat

Disability allowance should not be means tested, say advocates


Disability allowance should not be means tested, say advocates
Current system trapping people in cycle of poverty, according to Disabled Women Ireland
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Co-founders of Disabled Women Ireland, Amy Hassett (left) and Maria Ní Fhlatharta. Photograph: Laura Hutton/The Irish Times
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Means testing of the disability allowance is trapping people in a cycle of poverty with many fearing their supports could be removed, according to an advocacy group.
Amy Hassett and Maria Ní Fhlatharta, co-founders of Disabled Women Ireland, said the means test emerged as a major issue in a consultation carried out by the organisation. Many respondents are concerned their earnings would disqualify them from receiving the payment.

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