Phil Prendergast (Labour)

I move amendment No. 6:

In page 3, before section 2, to insert the following new section:

"2.—The Minister shall as soon as may be after the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on any arrangements whereby claimants under the Social Welfare Acts are not provided with payments for the first 3 days of any claim and the continued justification for any such practice.".

I would like a response from the Minister of State.