Seanad debates
Friday, 27 April 2012
Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage
10:00 am
Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
I sought clarification on the number affected but I am not sure whether it will have a greater effect than that. That is the Minister's calculation at this stage.
The Minister stated that the Department has begun a phased introduction of a social public service card with key security features, including photographs and signatures. I do not see why she could not provide for that in this legislation because it would not be before time. The previous Minister's work on this was at an advanced stage. It seems pretty logical to have a card with details including a photograph and signature. That would eliminate much of the fraud that is taking place in the Department. I do not understand the reason for the delay.
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