THE GOVERNMENT was yesterday accused of another Budget climbdown after it reversed a decision to stop paying disabled teenagers the disability allowance.
Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin said the Government had "reflected carefully" on the concerns expressed by families and representative groups since the changes to the disability allowance were announced two weeks ago.
"On the recommendation of the Minister, the Government has agreed that the existing arrangements, whereby disability allowance is paid to 16- and 17-year-olds will continue, pending the completion of a full review of the disability allowance scheme," Ms Hanafin said in a statement.
The announcement follows a decision by the Government to dramatically increase medical card income thresholds for the over-70s and to axe a 1 per cent income levy on those outside the tax net.
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