RTÉ reports:
The Government has lost a Dáil vote on pension equality legislation proposed by Sinn Féin. The Government’s counter-motion was defeated by 83 votes to 49 after Fianna Fáil voted with Sinn Féin.
The original Sinn Féin motion was put forward by Wicklow TD John Brady.
In it, he calls for an end to the situation whereby people – who have to retire at 65 – have to go on jobseekers’ allowance for a year before getting access to their pension.
He also called for pension equality for women following changes to pension bands and rates in 2012.
The motion can be read here
Govt loses Dáil vote on Sinn Féin legislation (RTE)
Embarrassing pensions motion defeat for Government (Irish Times)
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The Government richly deserves to be “embarrassed” in this particular situation. JobBridge Joan and her minions have done their level best to bilk people who have worked and contributed for forty years and more out of their rightful entitlements. Curses be upon them.
“bilk” …I had to look it up, thanks Sheik :)
And +1 !
here’s a nice one for you Clamps
Bellicose. It’s a great word to say aloud. Gwan, try it.
Apologies for the archaic language! :-)
a pox upon them Sheik, a pox upon them al…..
Indeed, may the fleas of a thousand camels infest her jockstrap.
…bilk is great…not to mention a potential winner at scrabble
Well said, and not surprising that the current Dail would vote for anything with ‘fairness’ in the title. Have they the gumption to leave their leather chairs and see how folk really work? Right up until Dec 24th, and beyond that for many.
Bilk. Never heard it but great word.
Having checked the meaning it has me thinking that perhaps the name of the character Sgt. Bilko was a deliberate nod to the word. He being a shady and scheming type.
You are entirely correct, Sir.
You are all Idiots, they lose the ones they don’t care about.