Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am well aware of Deputy Durkan's great record on social welfare and in looking after constituents. I commend him on his dedication and work on this issue. Of course, I take the point that when a health issue is involved, we have to be sensitive. We must also be aware that an oral hearing is on the agenda. Hopefully, the issues the Deputy raises today can be resolved at that stage. The Deputy said there were three major inaccuracies and raised questions of due process, best practice and natural justice. We all support due process. Another complicating issue is the landlord-tenant relationship. The Deputy also referred to the methodology that applied. I will bring all of the issues he raised back to the Minister for Employment and Social Protection and ensure she hears about the facts of the case and the matters and concerns the Deputy raised.

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