Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There was a fourth element that was discussed in this committee, which is that it potentially leads to the stigmatisation of those in receipt of payments as well in terms of reinforcing a position in society. Mr. McKeon said in his opening statement the Department was trying to move from the stigmatisation of destitution to an essential component of welfare but in fact it had the converse effect of reinforcing that stigmatisation.