Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I can indicate today that the tax code will be amended to assist in maximising the take-up of the decommissioning payments. Full details will be provided in the Finance Bill.

PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE

Social Welfare

As the economy begins a period of below-trend growth, our first priority as a Government is to ensure that the poor and vulnerable within our society are protected.

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