Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am unsure when the Tánaiste asked the officials to meet. It has been acknowledged for several months that this is potentially one of the effects of the Tánaiste's plan to change the one-parent family payments in July. Obviously, the qualification criteria for SUSI were drawn up with the current one-parent family payments in view. Will the Tánaiste confirm that the changes required will be brought forward before the conclusion of the debate on the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, as appropriate? If that is not possible, will she ensure a decision on the matter will be taken as quickly as possible prior to 2 July? Lone parents are making plans for their future and may lose the payment. Whether they are already in college or planning to go, they need to work out whether they will be able to afford to do so.

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