Seanad debates

Wednesday, 28 March 2007

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Committee Stage

 

4:00 pm

Photo of Maurice CumminsMaurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I am concerned about this section and invite the Minister to explain his interpretation of it as it is not clear what is envisaged. The Minister said it is the direct opposite to what Senator Ryan has stated, and I would like to hear his explanation. It appears to me that we are trying to exclude people from areas, which has never happened in the history of the State. I urge the Minister to explain what is envisaged in the section. If it is in line with what my colleagues have stated, we should exclude it from the Bill because it would be a retrograde step for society.

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