Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Christmas bonus has increased from 70% to 85% of a person's social welfare payment. A couple of Senators expressed a desire to increase the rate to 100%. While I share that desire, it is important again to point out that these increases must be paid for from other people's taxes and PRSI contributions. I do not know many people who are not pensioners or on other social welfare payments who will receive an 85% bonus or even a 10% or 20% bonus this Christmas. It is important to bear in mind that while it is great that we can provide an 85% bonus to welfare recipients, it is not-----