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Ireland’s 2026 budget boosts disability funding by €619M but cuts key supports, leaving many disabled people in deeper poverty.
Ireland’s 2026 budget increases disability service funding by €619 million but faces criticism for omitting a permanent cost-of-disability payment and ending one-off financial supports, leaving many disabled people worse off.
Advocacy groups warn the changes, including a modest allowance rise, fail to address deep-rooted poverty, with one in five disabled people in consistent poverty.
Charities also express disappointment over the lack of targeted homelessness measures despite a €3.3 billion housing funding boost, stressing that increased construction funding benefits developers more than vulnerable families and children.
They urge urgent action to prevent homelessness and ensure equitable support.
El presupuesto de Irlanda para 2026 aumenta la financiación de la discapacidad en 619 millones de euros, pero recorta los apoyos clave, dejando a muchas personas discapacitadas en una pobreza más profunda.