A Clare disability rights activist says disabled people are often ‘trapped’ in low income jobs so they don’t lose access to medical cards.
A group of working disabled people across Ireland have put forward the proposal to Ministers Jack Chambers and Dara Calleary to expand the cost of disability payment.
- Advertisement -
Ennistymon-based Clare Leader Forum Director, Ann Marie Flanagan says at present people are forced to work low income jobs as they’ll lose access to vital services if they move into a higher tax bracket.
She says working disabled people can’t earn close to enough to cover rising costs paired with the hidden cost of disability.
You can listen to the full interview here:
