Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
Dail Éireann — 2020-07-28
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Seán Sherlock (LAB), Cork East

I previously asked about the status of the Social Insurance Fund. I may have missed the Minister's response. In her speech, she said: "This is an accounting mechanism that does not have any impact on the entitlements of claimants." This is, however, to be paid for from the Social Insurance Fund. What exact figure will be extracted from the fund? It is vital in funding retirement and this measure may have an impact on whether the retirement age in this country is lowered.

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Sitting date: 2020-07-28