Cost-of-disability payment should be in place by next year's budget, minister says

Disabilities minister Emer Higgins said she expected social protection minister Dara Calleary to bring forward a plan for the payment in the first quarter of 2026, and she was 'hopeful' it would be in place after next year's budget. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

A new cost-of-disability payment should be in place by next year's budget, the new disabilities minister has said.

Emer Higgins told the Irish Examiner she expected social protection minister Dara Calleary to bring forward a plan for the payment in the first quarter of 2026, and she was "hopeful" it would be in place after next year's budget.