Campaigners are seeking a payment of €55 per week to cover extra costs.
People with disabilities want a dedicated 'cost of disability' payment of €55 per week in Budget 2027.
Campaigners say their daily costs are significantly higher than the general population.
Many face higher energy prices due to a reliance on motorised wheelchairs, medical devices, and other essential equipment.
Sylvia Rouget, is the Service Coordinator with Irish Wheelchair Association in Portlaoise, and she says people with disabilities face earning barriers along with extra costs:
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