Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 December 2002

Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage.

 

The other priority is the elderly. I disagree with what Senator Bannon said in regard to a pensioner in Longford. Pensioners have been supported wholeheartedly by this Government and the previous Governments and the €10 increase will edge us closer to the €200 baseline we want to achieve by 2007. Many other supports are being put in place through the household package to try to support the elderly, including the new initiative on energy. Very often there is a waste of energy and heating and I am hoping to pilot a new initiative in this regard in the near future to address the many concerns of the elderly. I am proud to say the elderly are a priority. Members will notice that we are turning into an ageing population. Therefore, support of the elderly is very important.

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