Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Social: Budget 2027

On 18 June 2026, Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly of Roscommon‑Galway raised a question in the Dáil to the Minister for Social Protection. Mr Daly asked whether the Minister expects the cost of disability payments to be introduced in Budget 2027 and whether he will make a statement on the matter. The query was tabled as part of the regular parliamentary questioning process.

Mr Daly, who has served as a practising general practitioner and former president of the Irish Medical Organisation, was appointed his party’s spokesperson on health and disability shortly after being elected in November 2025. He continues to work at his practice in Ballygar while fulfilling his duties as TD, balancing constituency responsibilities with parliamentary commitments.

The question reflects ongoing concerns among constituents about how future budgets will address social protection measures, particularly the financial implications of expanding disability support. While no definitive answer was given during the session, the Minister’s response is expected to be forthcoming in the next stages of budget preparation.

For further details on the debate and the minister’s reply, see the Oireachtas record of the 18 June 2026 question.

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