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No value for money in our Welfare Nation

Willie O’Dea has again called for a €5 hike to the pension. A new report says such a move would have little impact for the better, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

No value for money in our Welfare Nation

Tue, 14 Aug, 2018 - 01:00

Daniel McConnell

Willie O’Dea has again called for a €5 hike to the pension. A new report says such a move would have little impact for the better, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

A Welfare Nation. That is what we are. No doubt about it.

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