John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I take on board what the Minister has said and will withdraw the amendment but on the basis that the issue will be scrutinised at a later stage. However, it is not a double payment. The payment made to the individual who was unfairly dismissed is calculated in many ways and on a number of grounds. It is not based solely on the year or two the person has been out of work. Furthermore, as Deputy Bríd Smith stated, the payment made is based on the person's PRSI contributions; therefore, he or she is just receiving his or her welfare entitlements. There is more work to be done on it. On the basis that the Minister has committed to reverting to us at a later stage, at which time we can scrutinise it further, we are willing to withdraw the amendment.

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