Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)

I accept that social welfare is a safety net for most people and there is not much of a margin with it. I know and understand people find it a struggle. Nonetheless, we are maintaining 2008 rates of payment on 2003 rates of revenue.

Reference was made to fraud. A photographic identity card is being introduced next year and I am sure that will help to limit fraud.

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