Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

These are the facts. What the Government Senators are voting on today will impact on people who need the State's support. All of their promises and stances made while in opposition mean nothing and we have further proof today that they mean nothing.

During the debate the Minister gave a commitment to revisit some of these areas and to examine activation measures. She has done so and I commend her for parts of that. The fact of the matter is that this is a disgraceful Social Welfare Bill and its cuts will hurt the people who need our assistance. Frankly, if the Government Senators feel good about the debate held over the past three days and they feel that they have done a good job, well great. I shall wait to see what people think about the measures that they have approved here today.