773. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will support in Budget 2026 the raising of disability allowance, domiciliary care allowance, and carer’s allowance by at least €50 per week and introduce a permanent cost of disability payment; fund key priorities in the action plan for disability services 2024 to 2026, with a focus on personal assistance, independent living, and community supports, to help 300 people move into their own homes; allocate €1 million for disability and human rights training for teachers and special needs assistants; increase funding to the National Advocacy Service by €1 million, to reduce waiting lists and help reach underrepresented groups in need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51499/25]

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773. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will support in Budget 2026 the raising of disability allowance, domiciliary care allowance, and carer’s allowance by at least €50 per week and introduce a permanent cost of disability payment; fund key priorities in the action plan for disability services 2024 to 2026, with a focus on personal assistance, independent living, and community supports, to help 300 people move into their own homes; allocate €1 million for disability and human rights training for teachers and special needs assistants; increase funding to the National Advocacy Service by €1 million, to reduce waiting lists and help reach underrepresented groups in need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51499/25]

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