Marie Moloney (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I would like to refer to something that has not been mentioned during this debate. I commend the credit union movement on the role it plays in this regard. I refer to the generous grants they provide. People who have as little as €5 in their accounts are eligible for very generous grants. They do not need to have paid any social insurance. Nobody has mentioned this. Some trade unions also give bereavement grants to their members. That is certainly true in the case of SIPTU, for which I used to work. Many people might not be aware of this. I think these organisations need to be commended on the role they play.