Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Question 37: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the finding of the NESC report (details supplied) that many people in receipt of means-tested payments become long-term dependent on social welfare; the implications of same; the efforts he is making to counteract it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17667/06]

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