Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

No, I think there has been enough debate within the Labour Party on that issue and I do not want to go any further.

With other colleagues, I call on the Leader to arrange a debate on child benefit.

During that debate we need to define who the less well-off are, because from the point of view of optics, somebody may look wealthy and affluent but in reality, he or she may not be.

I join colleagues in commending Archbishop Diarmuid Martin for his initiative in banning fancy dresses and outfits and designer clothes from First Holy Communion and confirmation ceremonies in the Archdiocese of Dublin. I call on other bishops to do likewise. As this is something which puts huge pressure on families - that is, keeping up with the Joneses - I very much welcome this initiative and call on other bishops to follow suit.