The Clare Leader Forum says disabled people here feel “angry”, “upset” and “let down” after the Government voted against the introduction of a winter payment.
A motion tabled by the Social Democrats this week sought to bring in a once-off €400 payment to assist people with disabilities in covering costs associated with the winter months.
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The motion was defeated by 81 to 66 votes.
Ennistymon-based Clare Leader Forum co-founder Anne-Marie Flanagan believes it shows a disregard for people in desperate need of support.
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