Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for that reply. It is well acknowledged that substantial improvements have been made in relation to the delivery of social welfare payments throughout the country and this is greatly valued. Is it the Minister's intention in the course of preparation for the next budget - which is in some months' time - to examine family situations whereby a large family may have a lot of outgoings and whether there could be a general test or overall template in order those who come in under the level of payments required might have a fall-back situation and could rely on favourable consideration when it comes to the budget?

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