Dáil debates
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
Social Welfare Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages
6:00 pm
Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
I considered this issue and I had a choice. I could have increased the living alone allowance and kept the pension levels at a reduced figure. It was a simple choice in many respects. The Government took the view that overall benefit to all pensioners, including people living on their own, is the best way to achieve the best outcome, which is what we have done.
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