Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

I seek leave to move a motion for the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an issue of national importance and concern, namely, the urgent need to protect services and benefits for the sick, the disabled and our senior citizens. I deplore any attempt in the recent Department of Finance documents to sack teachers, cut pensioners, reduce carers' payments, cut drug payment schemes and long-term benefits and any proposed cuts to cystic fibrosis patients. I call on all Members to resist these cuts to our social services and to make these issues a priority in the build-up to the budget.

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