Social Welfare Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
Dail Éireann — 2020-12-09
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Mattie McGrath (IND), Tipperary

I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to support Deputy Naughten on section 12 because this is discrimination against large families. The children of such families need to be fed, clothed, looked after and educated as well. It is discriminatory and I would like to see the Minister address this point because we are supposed to treat all of our children equally and it is very important that this negative impact on families of more than four children is not allowed to continue. It should be a level playing field that is fair and equitable.

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Sitting date: 2020-12-09