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Increase in social welfare benefits 'the best way' to support vulnerable households

Social Justice Ireland says that additional cost-of-living support must include an €8 per week increase in core social welfare benefits, rather than another universal energy credit. Kieran was joined by Michelle Murphy, who is Research and Policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland and Fine Gael Senator, Barry Ward to discuss…

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17.37 13 Feb 2023


Increase in social welfare benefits 'the best way' to support vulnerable households


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Social Justice Ireland says that additional cost-of-living support must include an €8 per week increase in core social welfare benefits, rather than another universal energy credit.

Kieran was joined by Michelle Murphy, who is Research and Policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland and Fine Gael Senator, Barry Ward to discuss…


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