David Cullinane (Sinn Fein)

I wish to second the amendment to the Order of Business tabled by Senator Marc MacSharry in regard to the cutting of fuel allowance from 32 weeks to 26 weeks, and the impact that will have, especially on many older people. We know from Age Action Ireland that 2,000 older people die every year because of cold. Reducing the number of weeks of fuel allowance from 32 to 26 will increase that number. I support the amendment calling on the Minister to come to the House for a discussion on the impact that cut will have on the people concerned.