Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There was great satisfaction when the announcement regarding the correction of the 2012 anomaly was made earlier this year. People are very keen to see progress in that regard. It was understood that legislation would be advanced in the earlier part of this year with a view to the letters issuing approximately now and through the autumn and payments issuing at the beginning of next year. Has such legislation been advanced? I understand that it has not. People believe that the timeline is not being adhered to. Are things still on schedule? When will the letters issue? Will it be this side of Christmas or thereafter? People need reassurance. Those affected by the 2012 cuts are very conscious of time and hope that this will be addressed as quickly as possible. The Minister indicated that temporary staff will be recruited. How many will be taken on and when will they be in a position to carry out the reviews?

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