Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)

I also wish to oppose the Title of the Bill. I said this last night, although the Minister was not present to listen to me. According to its website, the Department's mission statement is to promote active participation in society by the provision of income supports, employment opportunities and other supports. However, the Bill, if passed, will do the complete opposite. It will discourage active participation by withdrawing income supports for certain sections of society. For that reason, I oppose the Title of the Bill.

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