Results 1,121-1,140 of 1,979 for speaker:Nicky McFadden
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: They might get a job.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: We already have fuel poverty.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: The Minister's comment on the half-rate carer's allowance gives the impression carers have welcomed the cut to the carer's allowance but that is the not the case, as Senator Buttimer said. I was contacted by many carers prior to the budget asking for representations to be made on their behalf to ensure the rate would not be cut. It should not be forgotten that they also lost their Christmas...
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: We did not propose cuts to child benefit either.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: Child benefit was cut by â¬16 per month.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that the Leader respond to Senator Ross's call for a public inquiry into the banking crisis. I suggest that the Seanad is the best forum to lead such an inquiry.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: I ask the Leader to do that. Many wholesalers welcomed the decision, announced in last Wednesday's budget, to reduce the level of excise duty imposed on alcohol from midnight that night. A wholesaler in my constituency, who has been through the trauma of having their premises flooded, has said that their Christmas stock is worthless as a result of the reduction in excise duty. Their...
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: I thank the Cathaoirleach for that clarification. I will table a motion on the matter.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: I welcome the Minister back to the House and thank her for being here. This section refers to jobseeker's benefit, carer's benefit and disabled people's benefits, all of which are being cut by 4.1%. The Minister has said people are still benefiting from increases in social welfare, but I dispute this. The people I have met have told me that they are finding it very difficult to make ends...
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: The Government cut everyone.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: The Government reduced it by half.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: We were encouraged to do so.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: The decision to cut their weekly payment from â¬209 to â¬201.50 as we approach Christmas, an especially difficult time for those who have been bereaved, is a kick in the teeth to widows. The decision to cut the payment to blind and visually impaired people is equally callous. Those affected must modify their homes and try to adapt their lives to cope with their disability. They need...
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: It had.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: The Government squandered it.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: There is.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: I want to call a quorum. Notice taken that 12 Members were not present; House counted and 12 Members being present,
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: There was a 2 cent increase in a pound of butter today.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)
Nicky McFadden: Why did the Minister do that?