Sinn Féin says the Government need to implement emergency payments for people with disabilities.
The party’s finance spokesperson, Pearse Doherty believes a €500 payment to each person in the state with a disability must be made immediately.
He is in Kerry to address a public meeting on the cost of living, which takes place at the Killarney Heights Hotel this evening (at 8PM).
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Deputy Doherty rejects the Governments claim that time is needed to ensure targeted disability payments are made to those who need supports.
Figures show 22% of the Irish population, or over 1 million people, are living with a disability or long-term condition.
Pearse Doherty says these individuals can not wait until the budget for further support:
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