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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 1 MIN

Deputy Ward calls on Taoiseach to introduce Emergency Winter Payment for people with disabilities

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People with disabilities and families living in defective concrete homes are facing increased isolation as cold weather grips Donegal.That's according to Donegal Deputy Charles Ward, who raised the issue in the Dáil during a debate with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.Deputy Ward says Budget decisions have left the most vulnerable worse off, and he's calling for the introduction of an emergency winter payment.Speaking in the Dail Deputy Charles Ward says people with disabilities and those living in defective concrete homes are facing increased isolation during the cold weather.

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