Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013
144. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection if the programme for Government commitment to maintain social welfare rates still stands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4093/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Programme for Government contains a commitment to maintain welfare rates. This commitment relates to primary weekly social welfare payments intended to enable recipients to meet their basic day-to-day income needs. As the Deputy will be aware there were no reductions in primary weekly social welfare payments, including increases for qualified adults or qualified children in Budget 2012 or in Budget 2013.
