Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
899. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeline for the proposed universal basic income pilot that was set out in the programme for Government; and if there is further information on this pilot. [33038/20]
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. Responsibility for the Low Pay Commission has recently transferred from my Department to the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation..
