Ireland Taoiseach commits to cost of disability payment in upcoming budget

Taoiseach Micheál Martin reaffirmed government commitment to introducing a cost of disability payment in the next budget, calling it a significant change for people with disabilities. The payment's design and funding remain unspecified, and it is unclear if it will be a new standalone benefit or an expansion of existing supports. This signals a domestic policy priority with fiscal implications for Ireland's 2026 budget.