Public consultation launched in Tipperary on annual cost of disability support payment

A public consultation on the cost of disability payment will ensure those with lived experience are to the fore of decision making, a Tipperary TD has said.

Fine Gael TD Michael Murphy has welcomed the launch of a public consultation on the design of the Annual Cost of Disability Support Payment and outlined the opportunity for people to shape the approach to the payment.

“Disabled people face extra costs every day and families are feeling it. Fine Gael gets that, and we’re doing something about it. We are committed to introducing a permanent Annual Cost of Disability Support Payment and putting supports in place that will make a real difference for disabled people and families right across Tipperary.”

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Deputy Michael Murphy added “I encourage all stakeholders, including disabled people, their families and carers, their representative groups, and Disabled Persons’ Organisations to contribute to the public consultation to help shape this new payment. We want to hear from you on what this should look like.

“Improving outcomes for disabled people is a top priority for the Government. Consultation with disabled people is hugely important to ensure that their voices remain central to the development of this payment and to identifying other cross-Government ways to address the cost of disability in a meaningful and sustainable way.”

The public consultation is open until 5pm on Tuesday April 7, 2026.

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The consultation will also inform the Strategic Focus Network Summit on the Cost of Disability taking place on 13 May 2026 as part of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People.

“Fine Gael is on the side of disabled people and their families. We promised to improve outcomes and introduce meaningful supports, and that’s exactly what we will deliver. I would encourage disabled people, their families and carers in Tipperary to make a submission and ensure their voices are heard,” concluded Deputy Michael Murphy.