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Should Social Welfare Be Increased To Combat Poverty?

Should social welfare be increased to combat poverty? The base rate currently stands at €203, ...

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09.20 12 Apr 2021


Should Social Welfare Be Increased To Combat Poverty?


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09.20 12 Apr 2021


Should social welfare be increased to combat poverty? The base rate currently stands at €203, but Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O’ Brien thinks that should be increased to €250 in the next two to three years.

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