Laois TD Calls For Tripling Of Disability Allowance Increase

The disability allowance will rise to €254 following the €10 increase.

A Laois TD wants to see the disability allowance increase tripled for January.

Independent rep Brian Stanley believes the €10 increase won't be enough to counteract the increased rate of inflation in heating, food, and transport.

In 2024, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul defined the poverty threshold for a single adult as an income below €346. 

With the €10 increase, the disability allowance will be €254.

Deputy Stanley feels the current rate is not enough:

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