Irish disability payment exclusion draws criticism from advocacy groups

A coalition of working disabled people in Ireland criticizes the government's decision to exclude them from a new cost-of-disability payment, arguing it should be universal and non-means-tested. The policy change affects eligibility criteria, potentially leaving a segment of the disabled community without financial support. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over social welfare targeting and fiscal constraints.

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