Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I am advised by the Minister that the Commission on Social Welfare will examine such issues. This is a matter of great personal sensitivity for the people caught in this category. I am sure that if the Deputy submits a parliamentary question to the Minister for Finance or Minister of State with responsibility for social inclusion he would receive an up to date explanation on the matter. I advise him to do so.

I am advised that the Commission on Social Welfare is examining this area.

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