Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There are no proposals on the table to change the way child benefit is paid. What is on the table is the paternity leave legislation of which Deputy Burton is a very strong supporter. I am very keen to see that paid in September. It went through Cabinet this week and will be debated in the Dáil as soon as time allows.

With the co-operation of everyone, it should pass through the Dáil-----

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