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Government urged to reverse planned changes to the one parent family grant

The Government is being urged to reverse planned changes to the one parent family support grant. Fia...
TodayFM
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11:16 AM - 4 May 2015



Government urged to reverse pl...

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Government urged to reverse planned changes to the one parent family grant

TodayFM
TodayFM

11:16 AM - 4 May 2015



The Government is being urged to reverse planned changes to the one parent family support grant.

Fianna Fáil says it's 'ironic' the Minister for Social Protection is trying to incentivise people back to work by rewarding them with less.

As of the 2nd of July single parents who are in employment and have a child over the age of 7 - will see a reduction in the amount of hours they are allowed to work before receiving the payment.

Limerick TD Willie O'Dea says it's an unfair hit on some of the most vulnerable families:



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