Minister Burton's sneaky welfare cut
908 views · Published 27 July 2012 · 1:11 · Indexed 12 November 2026
Channel: Sinn Féin · 2012 · News & Politics
As the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, went on holidays she left behind a nasty little letter aimed at those working part-time and claiming Jobseekers' Benefit. In the letter the welfare recipients were informed with less than two weeks notice that significant changes would be introduced to the payment structure. In many cases it would lead to substantial cuts. For example, a family with two children working three days a week would receive almost €150 less in welfare payments. The cuts are to take place from the beginning of August, 2012.
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