Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
840. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications received under the work and access scheme in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of applications approved in each of these years to date; the amount expended on the scheme in the same respective time periods, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11667/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of applications and expenditure under the Work And Access scheme for years 2024, 2025 and to the end of January 2026 are set out in the table below.
|
- |
2024* |
2025 |
2026 |
|
Applications |
157 |
415 |
15 |
|
Expenditure |
€16,154 |
€427,576 |
€79,985 |
*The Work and Access scheme was introduced in the middle of the Budget Year 2024, and as a result it was not fully operational, therefore payments continued to be made under the Reasonable Accommodation Fund and Disability Awareness Support Scheme. From July 2024, an additional total of €76,835 was paid between a combination of the Work and Access Scheme and Reasonable Accommodation Fund and Disability Awareness Support Scheme.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
