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Child benefit amendment

Summary

The Chair puts Senator O’Brien’s amendment seeking a Ministerial statement guaranteeing current universal child benefit rates; Senator O’Brien presses it.

Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Darragh O'Brien has proposed the following amendment to the Order of Business, "That the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, come to the House to clarify the position on child benefit and confirm that she will see through the Labour Party's commitment to protect child benefit at current rates and the universal nature of that benefit." Is the amendment being pressed?

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Division Lost

Amendment put

Tá 18
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Níl 30

Do you agree with this result?

Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Owing to Senator Norris omitting to vote "Tá", the result will be amended.

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