Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I could understand why people might not have been in a position to sign on if the weather was bad.

Neither I nor my party are satisfied with the proposal contained in the Bill. I accept what the Minister stated with regard to staff within the Department being freed up to do other work. However, I am concerned with regard to what will happen. Credit cards are not foolproof and we have all witnessed the fraud that has been perpetrated in respect of such cards. The Minister tried to convince me of the position on Committee Stage. I could not accept his assurances then and I intend to oppose what is proposed in this regard.

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