Disability Allowance Cuts in Budget 2012
December 12, 2011
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Posted by Money Guide
Disability Allowance – Budget 2012
The age of entitlement for new claimants is being raised to 18 in line with other social welfare payments. (16 and 17 year olds will no longer be able to claim Disability Allowance) BUT - The age of entitlement for Domiciliary Care Allowance will be extended from 16 years to 18 years of age.
The rates of payment for new claimants aged 18 to 21 are being cut from €188 to €100 a week .
The rate for new claimants aged 22 to 24 is being cut from €188 to €144 a week.
Changes take effect from January 2012
UPDATE ( On 7 December it was announced that these changes are under review and may not be implemented.)
Categories: Budget 2012, Disability Allowance, Welfare Benefits
hey do u all know what its all f—-g bull i think all the government are snakey ********* *****s and us the public dosent know whats goes on behind closed doors i dont see them tackling the rich they just keep ripping and cutting the poor put them ***** in our shoes and see how they like it its ok for them cutting ppl when they ar nice and snug taking home a huge paycheck and been shofered in there flashy cars i just think they are disgrace and our country is a laughing stock to the nation because they have it that way how about i put my week old kid up there and he will do a better job of running the country
it was announced this morning that the cut was to be paused pending further investigation.
anyone who’s applied before the new year will most likely get the full rate!
I suggest you’s get in fast, there’s not long left to apply.
Remember, any of the changes will ONLY affect new applicants, including the 16 + 17 year olds being abolished, 16 – 18 year olds claiming will not be affected.
WHAT ARE THEY DOING ? THEY ARE ABUSING THE WELFARE system. They should not abuse those who are on this payment.