Seanad debates
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage
5:00 pm
Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail)
It is not exactly the same with social welfare. The Minister for Social Protection cannot increase or decrease social welfare payments without reference to the Oireachtas. There is nothing to prevent this charge being changed by means of a Financial Resolution on budget day. I do not see why it cannot be subject to the democratic will of the people. I ask the Minister of State to reconsider the amendment.
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