Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2020
150. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to provide funding in budget 2021 to the universal basic income pilot which has already been successfully trialled in Finland, Canada and Alaska; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29045/20]
View answerThe Programme for Government states that the Low Pay Commission is to examine Universal Basic Income, informed by a review of previous international pilots, and resulting in a universal basic income pilot in the lifetime of the Government.
This matter will be progressed in line with the Programme for Government commitment and a referral to the Low Pay Commission will be made in due course.
