Post office debate amendment
Senator O’Donnell formally proposes a same-day debate on withdrawing forms transferring social welfare arrangements from post offices to banks, but withdraws the amendment after the Leader promises to invite the Minister promptly.
Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business-----
Comment on this
In that regard, I do not propose to deal with the post office issue today. We have a lengthy business schedule and even though she was in the House on 2 April, I will certainly endeavour to have the Minister for Social Protection come to the House as soon as possible to discuss the post office network and social welfare payments. However, I cannot accede to the Senator's request today because, as is clear from the schedule, the House will sit until 11 p.m.
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Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for Social Protection on the need to withdraw forms which involve the transfer of the financial arrangements of social welfare recipients from the post office to the bank be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?
Comment on this
In the light of what the Leader has said, I will not press it today. I will take him at his word that the Minister will be invited to come to the House as quickly as possible.