Dáil set to hear second welfare debate

THE bitter row over deep cuts in welfare benefits is set to re-ignite as the opposition is to force a new Dáil showdown on the issue.

Fine Gael said the Government could not get away with “railroading” the budget measures through the Oireachtas.

Controversy was sparked as the across-the-board 4.1% reductions in allowances were fast-tracked through the Dáil before TDs returned to their constituencies at the weekend.