890. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the way that her Department assesses the means of a person on disability allowance; if it is assumed a civil partner will provide in lieu of the State in event of change of status; the assumptions that are being made regarding the cost of living in 2023; if she considers it feasible that a young couple could afford to pay rent and live off one salary within the means restrictions imposed by her Department regarding disability allowance; when the conditions were last reviewed; if she will undertake an urgent review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1264/23]

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890. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the way that her Department assesses the means of a person on disability allowance; if it is assumed a civil partner will provide in lieu of the State in event of change of status; the assumptions that are being made regarding the cost of living in 2023; if she considers it feasible that a young couple could afford to pay rent and live off one salary within the means restrictions imposed by her Department regarding disability allowance; when the conditions were last reviewed; if she will undertake an urgent review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1264/23]

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