Substantial part of the increase among younger people is attributed to mental health issues
The main conceptual idea of the text is the sharp rise in the number of young people (under 30) receiving disability allowance in Ireland in the past decade, doubling from 20,713 to 39,702.
This increase is attributed to several factors, including a potential rise in childhood diagnoses of disabilities, particularly mental health issues, and the challenges young people with disabilities face in securing appropriate employment opportunities.
The text highlights the social and financial implications of this trend, noting the doubling of the overall cost of the disability allowance and emphasizing the need for additional supports for this vulnerable group, such as increased flexibility with the allowance and expanded employment assistance programs.
The main conceptual idea of the text is the sharp rise in the number of young people (under 30) receiving disability allowance in Ireland in the past decade, doubling from 20,713 to 39,702. This increase is attributed to several factors, including a potential rise in childhood diagnoses of disabilities, particularly mental health issues, and the challenges young people with disabilities face in securing appropriate employment opportunities. The text highlights the social and financial implications of this trend, noting the doubling of the overall cost of the disability allowance and emphasizing the need for additional supports for this vulnerable group, such as increased flexibility with the allowance and expanded employment assistance programs.
