John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

So the Minister is saying that she will be seeking to change things so that people will not be able to avail of both payments. That will be really concerning for many people. We will wait and see what is in the legislation once it is published tomorrow but I would have concerns. We will wait and have a look but it would be of grave concern to the 132,000 Irish people who worked in the UK. In respect of being told there will be no changes, that is a significant change for many people. Many people are not aware that they could qualify for the winter fuel payment in the UK. I know a large number of people do qualify in accordance with the ruling by the European Court of Justice in 2012. We will look at the legislation tomorrow but I would have concerns in that regard.