527. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection if an assessment has been conducted on the additional costs incurred by people aged 65 years and over due to disability, given that analysis indicates extra costs ranging from approximately €1,600 to €4,600 annually depending on severity and household type; if consideration has been given to addressing the fact that, while State pension rates are €40 higher per week than disability allowance, this does not fully cover the actual cost of disability in older age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15822/25]

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527. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection if an assessment has been conducted on the additional costs incurred by people aged 65 years and over due to disability, given that analysis indicates extra costs ranging from approximately €1,600 to €4,600 annually depending on severity and household type; if consideration has been given to addressing the fact that, while State pension rates are €40 higher per week than disability allowance, this does not fully cover the actual cost of disability in older age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15822/25]

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