Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
713. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on the introduction of universal basic income; and if research has been carried out by her Department on the costs involved. [21899/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
