The Government’s Budget for 2010 introduces some important changes to entitlements for people with disabilities and their families.

 In summary the main changes are

•  The Disability Allowance is to be reduced by €8.30 a week
•  Carer’s Allowance will be reduced by €8.50 for claimants under 66 years of age. There is no reduction  in the rate paid to carer’s over 66 years of age.
• Carer’s Benefit and Constant Attendance Allowance will be reduced by €8.20 per week
• There is no change to the Respite Care Grant or the Domiciliary Care Allowance

These changes come into effect in January 2010

Click here to download Citizen Information Board's Budget 2010 summary