Joe Walsh
Ceist:17 Mr. J. Walsh asked the Minister for Social Welfare the nature of proposals he has under consideration to remove poverty traps for low and middle-income workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10284/96]
Written Answers. - Elimination of Poverty Traps.
An expert working group is examining the integration of the tax and social welfare systems, with a view to eliminating as far as possible the poverty traps and work disincentives which arise in these systems and in related areas, such as the medical card. I expect to receive their report within the next few weeks. When I receive the report, we will be looking at how best to implement the group's recommendations, in consultation with the other Departments concerned.
Ben Briscoe
Ceist:18 Mr. Briscoe asked the Minister for Social Welfare the current state of discussions regarding the EU Poverty IV Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10364/96]
I refer the Deputy to the answer the Minister gave to Question No. 8 on 3 April 1996. The situation has not changed.