Letter to the Editor: Merciless cut to trainees who have a disability

The Cork Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association condemns unreservedly the decision by the HSE to end the payment of the rehabilitative training allowance to new entrants. It is a mean and merciless action.

This weekly payment of €31.80 to adults with disabilities who attend training and education courses is of great assistance in helping them overcome the many challenges they face.