Social Welfare Code.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2010

Wednesday, 5 May 2010

Ceisteanna (265)

Brian O'Shea

Ceist:

299 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to increase the rate of qualified adult dependant payment for persons who are in receipt of a reduced rate of pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17752/10]

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Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

Social welfare rates for 2011, including all rates of increases for qualified adults, will be considered later this year in the context of next year's Budget preparations, having regard both to needs and to the resources available to meet those needs.