Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

It imposes the most severe cuts from the recent supplementary budget. It is unacceptable that we would dispose of this in such a short time. The Bill will have large implications for family budgets, imposing the increase in the health levy, the cut in early child care payments and reducing rent supplement and people's entitlements to unemployment assistance. For that reason, it should be given adequate time for debate in the House.

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