Groups want €7 rise in social welfare and State pension in Budget

Groups want €7 rise in social welfare and State pension in Budget
Fr Sean Healy says the €350 PUP payment proved the current jobseeker's rate of €203 is inadequate. Picture: Denis Minihane

Minimum social welfare rates should increase by €7 in Budget 2021, according to Social Justice Ireland.

The organisation will propose the rise to the Social Protection Minister at a pre-Budget forum today.

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