Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

For some families this is an increase of 40 cent per child per week, yet the Minister tells us that everyone will receive €22 extra. It is unbelievable that the Minister could make such a statement and more unbelievable that he could get away with it. If he were to target resources at poor children I would welcome that because despite our wealth, Barnardos——

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