Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

I move amendment No. 4:

In page 6, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following:

"3.—The Courts Service is required automatically to notify the Minister of upward or any changes in maintenance orders.".

The purpose of this amendment is to provide for automatic notification of changes to maintenance orders by the Courts Service.

This is information in the possession of the State which could have an impact on social welfare payments. It should be an automatic matter, that when there is a change in maintenance order the Minister's Department is notified. It seems perfectly straightforward and I hope the Minister supports the amendment.

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