Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Select Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development

Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner's Pension) Bill 2025: Committee Stage

2:00 am

Photo of Mark WallMark Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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The scenario being painted here regarding children after two years of separation is something that needs to be looked at. I know of a number of similar cases. It is something on which the Minister needs to engage with FLAC. We are not talking about large numbers but it needs to be looked at. The spirit of the Bill was mentioned. The spirit of the Bill is to protect children and give them rights. These children are being left behind after two years. This is something that needs to be looked at.