Drop in Live Register numbers eased Social Protection pain

The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, says the drop in the numbers on the Live Register has prevented harsher cuts in her Department.

Drop in Live Register numbers eased Social Protection pain

The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, says the drop in the numbers on the Live Register has prevented harsher cuts in her Department.

€226m in savings will be required from Social Protection next year - almost half what was expected.

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