Heneghan votes against Government on €400 emergency payment for people with disabilities

Barry Heneghan, a Government-supporting independent TD, has voted against the Government and backed the motion by the Social Democrats
Heneghan votes against Government on €400 emergency payment for people with disabilities

Independent TD Barry Heneghan at Leinster House in Dublin

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 - 21:47
Louise Burne

A Government supporting independent TD has voted against the Government and backed a proposal to give people with disabilities a €400 emergency payment.

Barry Heneghan, independent TD for Dublin Bay North, backed the Social Democrats' motion and voted against the Government.

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