Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Amendment No. 9, in the name of Deputy Willie O’Dea, proposes a further increase in the State non-contributory pension above the increase provided for in the Bill. As it could involve a charge on the Exchequer, it must, therefore, be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 156(3).

Amendment No. 10, also in the name of Deputy Willie O’Dea, seeks to exempt persons reaching 65 years from the requirement to seek employment actively while in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance until they qualify for the State pension. This would have the effect of relaxing the requirements for qualification for jobseeker’s allowance. As it could involve a charge on the Exchequer, it must, therefore, be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 156(3).