Dáil debates

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed)

 

6:00 pm

Photo of Ciara ConwayCiara Conway (Waterford, Labour)

I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important legislation. Since the publication of this Bill, I have been engaging closely with a number of groups that advocate on behalf of lone parents and families who find themselves in difficult circumstances. I have first-hand experience of that. During the time I have been so kindly allotted, I would like to focus on the changes to payments that will be made as a result of this legislation. The changes in question are an unfortunate legacy of the squandering of money by the previous Administration. Previous Governments were often very good at manipulating the social welfare system in the run-up to budget time.

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