Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We had a discussion earlier on Leaders' Questions on the protection of life during pregnancy Bill. What is the timescale for its passage, which the Taoiseach said would involve the Bill going back to the committee, through the House? With regard to the Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, the Minister made an announcement last week that had a devastating effect in south Tipperary. While the rental allowance rates went down in north Tipperary, which I welcome, they went drastically down in south Tipperary. Clonmel is hugely affected, as are other towns. I do not know the criteria being used.

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