Katherine Zappone (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 9:

In page 30, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following:“ 'days' refers to working days for the purposes of this Act.”.

I welcome the Minister to the House. This first amendment is a simple and straightforward amendment, which has been tabled by Senator van Turnhout and me, to clarify the meaning of "days" within this section of the Act. We simply seek to ensure the social welfare recipient is fairly treated by having adequate time to deal with such a serious matter that could easily affect his or her standard of living in a negative way. It also is to give adequate time to the Minister.