Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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It is good practice to do that. However, that is a case that does come to mind. Many people have been in my constituency office about this and you feel sorry for them in many respects, and it is mainly women. They find that they have no income of their own because of that rule. It is something I would like to address at some stage, if possible.

The Christmas bonus requires a Government decision. The Deputy knows all this, but I will sell it to him anyway. We have not always given a Christmas bonus.