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- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: In a bid to be helpful, the proposed amendment cannot be moved. I appreciate the issue involved and that is why I allowed the Deputy to outline it. Strictly, the detail of such an amendment is not supposed to be raised but I want to be helpful. The Committee on Social Protection has taken the issue of pensions seriously and it one of the items of work we will be doing. Outside groups will...
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: This cannot be brought forward by way of an amendment. I gave the explanation for that but the Deputy was not here at the time. This amendment would pose a charge on the Exchequer which is not permitted under Standing Order 179(3), and the amendment cannot be moved at this time. I now need to proceed to deal with the section.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: It is impermissible for us to-----
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: It is not possible for us to deal with the amendment because it has been ruled out of order under Standing Orders. However, the issue is not out of order. I accept the issue and it one the committee is taking seriously. With respect to the Bill, as presented, we cannot deal with the amendment as it has been ruled out of order.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: That would be a different day's work. Under Standing Order 179, we are not in a position to deal with this amendment because it would pose a charge on the Exchequer, as would other amendments that were presented which have also been ruled out of order. These are the Standing Orders within which we have to do our work. I must proceed. All of those amendments were ruled out of order. Is...
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: Amendment No. 22 in the names of Deputies Brady and Mitchell has been ruled out of order.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: Amendments Nos. 23 to 31, inclusive, in the names of Deputies Brady and Mitchell have been ruled out of order.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: I have not come to the Deputy's amendment yet. We are on amendment No. 32 specifically.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: No, it was tabled by Deputy O'Dea.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: That is what I am saying. I am conscious that the Deputy's amendment is coming up, but we are still on amendment No. 32 for the moment.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: Does the Minister wish to comment further?
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: It is Deputy O'Dea's amendment. In light of the Minister's comments, what is the Deputy's position on it?
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: On the amendment, Deputy Bríd Smith.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: We will come back to the Minister in a moment.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: Does the Minister wish to comment further?
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: I wish to make an observation. There seems to be much consensus that an effort should be made to recoup the funds from the employer. The unintended consequence might be a loss to the person unfairly dismissed, and I do not think anybody wants that. Would it be possible for the Minister to review this with a view to having a look at it on Report and Final Stages? I do not think anybody...
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: There may be unintended consequences. Amendments Nos. 34 and 35, although they have largely been discussed already, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: Before I go to the Minister, I reiterate the point that this is one of the three areas the committee has agreed to look at in substantial detail in its work programme. That will involve the Minister and the Department. The work will be done as a committee and the Minister and the officials have committed to supporting and working with us. We acknowledge the issue as the Deputy presents it,...
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: In light of the commitment of the Minister to report in the first quarter and to work with the committee, is the amendment being pressed?
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2016)
John Curran: The Deputies are happy with the report. Does Deputy Collins wish to discuss amendment No. 35 before we move on?