John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Where is the recovery for people sleeping on our streets tonight? There is absolutely none. This evening, there are 2,000 children sleeping in hotels right across the State.

The elderly have seen the abolition of the telephone allowance, which was a lifeline, especially for those living alone or in rural Ireland. They have seen increased prescription charges which have left many picking and choosing what medication they should take. They have seen a reduction in household benefits and the fuel allowance. Cutting the fuel allowance from 32 weeks to 26 weeks has had a devastating impact, particularly on our elderly.

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