Burton defends Labour whip over One Parent Allowance row

Tánaiste Joan Burton has defended her party's chief whip, who told voters he opposes cuts to welfare payments for single parents.

Burton defends Labour whip over One Parent Allowance row

Tánaiste Joan Burton has defended her party's chief whip, who told voters he opposes cuts to welfare payments for single parents.

Emails have emerged showing how Emmet Stagg told a constituent he was unhappy with the changes to the One Parent Family Allowance.

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