Government scrapping Green Paper on Disability Reform following storm of criticism 

Proposed changes to disability allowance payments included establishment of a three-tiered system

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys said there were 'significant concerns' about the proposals following its publication as a discussion document last September. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

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