Minister told of cancer patient unable to leave full-time job due to low disability payment

The Minister for Social Protection has been told of the difficulties people who receive disability payments have as they call for an increase in the payments.

Documents from the Department of Social Protection, seen by BreakingNews.ie, show concerns raised by those receiving disability welfare as they told Heather Humphreys of their struggles.

One person who emailed Ms Humphreys said they are a cancer patient and have been forced to still work full-time despite the advice of their doctors.

“I was diagnosed with cancer and have seen first-hand how unfit the system is. The disability benefit is unfit for purpose, the payment would not even cover rent in my case.

“I am still working full-time, against the advice of all my doctors, because there is such a lack of a safety net. Is the Government really that worried about cancer patients exploiting social welfare?”

There were also calls to increase the Disabled Drivers Scheme. One person spoke of the financial difficulties they face…

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