Some people might have got the impression from headlines in the press and on the radio that all homes that have been adapted for people with a disability will be exempt from the property tax . This is not the case – the full exemption will probably only apply to a small percentage of disabled […]
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Disability Allowance
Disability Allowance Cuts in Budget 2012
Disability Allowance – Budget 2012 The age of entitlement for new claimants is being raised to 18 in line with other social welfare payments. (16 and 17 year olds will no longer be able to claim Disability Allowance) BUT – The age of entitlement for Domiciliary Care Allowance will be extended from 16 years to […]
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Disability Allowance Cuts – On Hold
ENDA KENNY speaking in the Dail this morning, said the proposal to increase the age of entitlement for new claimants of disability benefit from 16 to 18 would be “paused”. Somebody entitled to disability benefit, who turns 16 on or after January 1st will be able to draw their disability payment as before, he said. […]
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