Govt to revamp welfare scheme

A €700m welfare-allowance scheme that provides a safety net for people at risk of poverty and social exclusion is to be reformed, it was confirmed today.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2006 - 13:56

A €700m welfare-allowance scheme that provides a safety net for people at risk of poverty and social exclusion is to be reformed, it was confirmed today.

Social Affairs Minister Seamus Brennan said a report into the 30-year-old Supplementary Welfare Allowance Scheme (SWA) recommended a more streamlined delivery of the vital income supports.

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