Aideen Hayden (Labour) | Oireachtas source

For example, it is a benefit to those who inherit wealth. That is the bottom line. It has nothing to do with the means of the person who has died. I have administered estates where people have inherited €2 million and received a bereavement grant. Let us be realistic when we talk about this here. Incidentally, the Minister for Social Protection has said that the needs of any families in difficulties will be met by an exceptional needs payment. Let us stop scaring the people of Ireland with nonsense comments-----