Government accused of being 'cruel, and regressive' in slashing incomes for people with disabilities

Dáil heard about a disabled man called Gary, who told TDs and senators he had to choose between 'eating, being cold, or being in the dark'. File picture

Disabled people are being left stranded in their homes as they are being forced to choose between charging wheelchairs and mobility aids or turning on the heating, the Dáil has heard.

Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan accused the Government of taking money away from disabled people in the last budget, as he called for a new €400 emergency winter payment for those with disabilities.