Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Before asking questions I wish to make two very brief points. The sustainability of society as recognised in our Constitution, depends on home life and care which is part of the common good. The question of sustainability is not simply an economic exercise, it is more substantial.

We need to look at the intergenerational question to a wider degree. There is a wider section of intergenerational relationships, for example those who will reach pension age at different stages will by the time they reach pension age, have contributed to the education, free third level education, jobseeker supports and other social welfare supports as is only right. It is not a simple one way chart of payment