James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

We still do not have clarity on the universal social charge. Will it apply to pensioners and medical card holders? We need an answer to that question.

The Government has lost its moral compass. As I pointed out, blind people will no longer have the independence to go to the shop because they cannot afford to feed their dog, whereas bankers will be given bonuses to go to the Caribbean. What type of Government does that to people? This decision has caused outrage, anger and shock and it is wrong.

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