Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

I endorse everything that has been said on this side of the House, and by some Members on the other side, about extending the deadline. I am doing this because there seems to be a view abroad that because it is only €2 per week, it really should not be any difficulty. I heard Senator Conway talking about people paying motor tax in the local post office. I live in Drumshanbo which is eight miles from Carrick-on-Shannon. I have met old age pensioners who are living alone who are already being put to the pin of their collar concerning heating costs and the reduction of various social welfare allowances over the past 12 months. They also have issues concerning windows and doors because essential repair grants are no longer available since this Government got rid of them. The elderly have nowhere to turn.