Eamon Scanlon (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I raised this issue in the Dáil two or three months ago and, at that time, the Taoiseach was not aware of this cut. It is having a serious effect on the most vulnerable people and I ask the Taoiseach to reconsider it. I ask him to speak to the Minister for Health and ensure that this cut is not made. It is €31.80 per week for vulnerable people. It is a job for them and something to get up for. The allowance means that they get a few euro for themselves. What is currently proposed needs to be addressed and changed.

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