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Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: These people find themselves in dreadful circumstances in many cases. Why are the savings being made on their backs rather than areas in which substantial revenue could be found among very rich people who are currently being let off the hook? Why does the Minister not do something about that instead of simply nodding along? I would like to see a Bill introduced which provides the changes...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: The Labour Party will also be proposing amendments on the compulsory registration of fathers on birth certificates, which is in the clear interest of the child and would be of considerable assistance in combatting social welfare fraud. This measure has been extensively discussed in the past year but it is not provided for in the Bill. I hope the Minister will support our amendments. My...

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: That is not true.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: For low income families.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: We have heard lots of recycled speeches from the Government.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: The Deputy really has bought into it.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: Very impressive, Paul.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: What is the Government's idea of the common good?

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: This Government has had 13 years.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: I thought the Minister would talk about his own record.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: Why will he not talk about his own record?

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: Three quarters of the problem was home grown.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: He has a lot to answer for.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: Let us clear out those responsible.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the current practice of instructing patients to dispose of crutches once their ailment has passed and the rationale in public hospitals not seeking to recover such items; her estimates of the cost of this practice in a full year; and if she will examine if there are savings to be made in amending this policy in favour...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding motorcyclists use of bus lanes; and if motor cyclists are permitted to use this facility in order to improve traffic flows and improve motor cyclist safety. [25539/10]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the PRSI classes under which rental income is a chargeable item; and the way in which this is set down in legislation. [25018/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin was refused assistance by a community welfare officer and advised to seek assistance from a local authority homeless service; if assistance will now be provided in view of the fact that this person is unable to obtain documentation to support their application for rent allowance,...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the penalties applicable to a landlord who charges a rent supplement tenant a top-up; and the specific statutory provision for these penalties. [25296/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Jun 2010)

Róisín Shortall: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of mortgage interest supplement; and the expected cost to the State of the scheme in 2010 in view of the current take up trends. [25300/10]