Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

Ba mhaith liom cead a lorg chun an Dáil a chur ar athló chun an ábhar ríthábhachtach náisiúnta seo a leanas a phlé: the failure to consider reinstating the Christmas bonus to social welfare recipients, which was received in other years, considering the crippling hardship which will be visited on them and the irreversible damage that will be done to the local economy as a result of the cuts. Most low income families shop locally and many will be forced into the hands of unscrupulous money lenders if the payment is not reinstated. It is paramount the Government prioritises the needs of those who are already in financial difficulty at this time of year.

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