Taoiseach references 'Benefits Street' in debate about new disability payment plans

Leo Varadkar told new tiered system would put 'huge pressure' on those with disabilities

Dave Johns and Hayley Squires in I, Daniel Blake (2016)

Changes made to disability payments will recognise that not all disabilities are the same, with some needing more support than others, the Taoiseach has said.

During Leader’s Questions in the Dáil, People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy accused the Government of copying “the Tory policy” of the work capability assessment.