Disability reform scrapped amid anger over payments

Disability reform scrapped amid anger over payments

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys: 'As a Government, we now need to have a fresh look at how we can best support people with disabilities.' Picture: PA

The Government is scrapping its Green Paper on Disability Reform following a storm of criticism from campaigners over proposed changes to disability allowance payments.

The paper, published by Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys, included proposed changes to disability payments with the establishment of a three-tiered system.

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