James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

In light of the appalling hardship being experienced by many low-income families and lone parents, why have the heads of the social welfare lone parent and other low income families reform Bill not been published? If the legislation was introduced, it would give effect to the proposals to support lone parents that arose on foot of the relevant discussion paper. There is a degree of urgency attaching to the introduction of this Bill.

It was interesting to hear what the Taoiseach had to say with regard to the motion of confidence in the Minister for Defence. Some 90% of the population has no confidence whatsoever in this incompetent Government.

See this speech in context