Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independents 4 Change) | Oireachtas source

On 22 June, the Minister for Finance stated there would be core welfare package increases to improve the amounts given to people on fixed incomes. I am delighted to hear the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, say she will listen to stakeholders. In the most recent budget, social welfare increases for pensioners were below the rate of inflation. Age Action has called this a political choice to cut the living standards of older people. Will the Minister confirm that changes in budget 2024 will increase welfare payments in real terms?

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