David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 3, subsection (1), line 11, after "Welfare" to insert ", Pensions and Miscellaneous Provisions".

The Title of the Bill should be changed because the legislation covers more than social welfare changes. It also makes changes to PRSI contributions. There are provisions being introduced to reduce social welfare payments which are not included in the Bill. The Minister has full power to introduce them by way of ministerial order or regulations. They cover cuts to the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance, the back-to-education allowance and the household benefits allowance in respect of electricity and telephone charges. All Oireachtas Members should have an opportunity to tease out properly and explore what the Minister is attempting to cut.