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- Social Welfare Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Apr 2009)
Deirdre Clune: The two main elements of the Social Welfare Bill 2009, namely, the doubling to 4% of the health levy and to 2% of the income levy, will have a severe impact on low-income and middle-income families. People earning less than â¬15,000 per annum will be subject to the income levy. In other words, those who earn the minimum wage or less will be brought into the tax net, while those earning...
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)
Deirdre Clune: ...opportunity to speak on the Broadcasting Bill 2008, which is welcome. One of the primary objectives, which I hope will be delivered, is the establishment of the new broadcasting authority of Ireland, a development that has been mooted for some time. It is great the Bill makes provision for it to happen. The broadcasting authority of Ireland will in future perform the functions of the...
- Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)
Deirdre Clune: Everybody in the House will welcome this Bill and the opportunity to debate the issues surrounding immigration and integration. As Deputy Kennedy has outlined every public representative will have met people on a daily basis seeking asylum or refugee status, wanting to bring in family members, looking for work permits or whatever. It is very distressing for people and it is difficult for...