Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am conscious that a vote has been called in the Dáil. Most of the points have been made. If people want, we can come back. However, the overarching point is that people have been unable to go out and earn an income directly because of the bad weather. It is not structural damage or loss of property but just the bad weather that affects them and they are not able to claim. The sub-committee report recommended that this needs to be recognised in the social welfare code. It is an issue that the witnesses might take away for discussion another day. However, it is very relevant in this context.