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Simon Harris dole comments - is he going too far?

Over the weekend, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris announced that penalties would c...

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13.24 9 Nov 2026


Simon Harris dole comments - is he going too far?


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13.24 9 Nov 2026


Over the weekend, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris announced that penalties would come in for those who treat the dole “as a way of life”.

He stated that at a time of full employment, it is unacceptable for people to receive benefits year after year, and called for people to balance their rights with responsibilities…

Do his comments go too far, or are they fair?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.


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