Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

According to the ESRI's analysis of last week's budget, it was regressive and will have the greatest impact on those people who are on the lowest incomes. I have two questions. Was the budget poverty-proofed? When are we likely to see the new national anti-poverty strategy, which is now two years overdue?

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