Social Welfare Schemes
Dail Éireann — 2023-10-24
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Paul Murphy (PBP), Dublin South-West

The UK system is based on a work capability assessment. That is essentially what the system in the Minister's Green Paper is based on. Three tiers flow from that. The Minister said that nobody will have their payments cut but is it not the case that if she implements the proposal outlined in the Green Paper, people could have their payments cut? Those found to be capable of working could be dropped a tier if they do not then work. Is that not the case? Clearly, someone could be moved from tier to tier based upon whether he or she takes up or is able to take up employment.
Second, I ask the Minister the question that I asked the Taoiseach. Has she seen the film "I, Daniel Blake", which she should watch-----

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Sitting date: 2023-10-24