Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is good to talk about them but it is also good to remember that 80% of the bills that will go out from Irish Water will be for €24 or less per month. The Government has set out a range of supports for people in different categories and we want them to reach every household in the country. Members' contributions to last week's budget debate pointed out that a number of households would not attract the current benefits because of their level of income tax or support. We need to cover all households. From that point of view, I remind the Deputy that the Minister for Social Protection will introduce a €5 payment per week per child in child benefit to be followed up again next year and the year after, if the Government is re-elected, and, much to his astonishment, the return of a Christmas bonus of 25%, which will be dealt with in the social welfare legislation.

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