These cuts have not stood up in this debate or previously. There is no need for them, as they account for little in terms of the national finances, but they are painful and difficult for those on the receiving end. Those who depend on the dietary allowance, rent supplement or other supplementary welfare provisions will feel the cutbacks badly but this is tiddlywinks to the Department for Finance. There is a serious onus on the Minister for Finance to come into both Houses and stand up the necessity for these cutbacks.