Seanad debates
Tuesday, 25 March 2003
Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed).
I thank the Minister for eliminating an anomaly which has been to the disadvantage of some pension recipients. The current six weeks payment after death does not apply to a spouse with a pension or allowance in his or her own right. This has been eliminated under section 7. It is an indication that the Minister is willing to effect improvements for the benefit of small minorities of disadvantaged people.
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