TheBigShort
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Why? Surely everyone should be expected to contribute something even if only for a short period of time before getting back on track.
From my observations, if people were compelled to work to some degree,I think the short and long term numbers on the dole would fall dramatically. I see lots of people claiming dole who also do a few days work on the side. The occasional 1 or 2 gets caught, receives a warning and signs off.
A tough stance on the dole would clear the air
I'm well aware of thatTo qualify for JSA you need to be unemployed for 4 out of 7 days in a week. It is perfectly fine to work 3 days and claim welfare, but only if your earnings from 3 days work are below a certain level.
I'm well aware of that
I just heard Eamon Ryan of the Greens on Newstalk welcome the rumours of an increase in the dole in tomorrow's budget. He said that priority should also be given to restoring the dole to the top level for u-25's.
Roisin Shorthall of the Soc Dems was in agreement on those points.
Thats the big ideas we need for the 21st century right there
BS, for me it's not about saving money in the short term. It is about nudging people in the right direction in the medium to long term. A welfare trap is a breeding ground for unfulfilled lives, crime, depression and other social problems. Not to beat the same drum all the time but I'd like to see any money saved going into early education. Breaking the cycle of inter-generational unemployment will take generations. We need a long term plan and we need to stick to it. What we absolutely don't need is to enable people to opt out and live off their neighbours.
I just heard Eamon Ryan of the Greens on Newstalk welcome the rumours of an increase in the dole in tomorrow's budget. He said that priority should also be given to restoring the dole to the top level for u-25's.
Roisin Shorthall of the Soc Dems was in agreement on those points.
Thats the big ideas we need for the 21st century right there
Better still try and educate the brain dead fools to stop dumping rubbish.Why not put high vise vests on them and put them out picking rubbish cleaning our parks make them work for there few bob, and maybe give them bit extra.I do a bit of cycling and the rubbish on the side of our roads is a disgrace, a win win for everyone don't you think
I just heard Eamon Ryan of the Greens on Newstalk welcome the rumours of an increase in the dole in tomorrow's budget. He said that priority should also be given to restoring the dole to the top level for u-25's.
Roisin Shorthall of the Soc Dems was in agreement on those points.
Thats the big ideas we need for the 21st century right there
So, far from doing the sensible thing and reducing the dole over the longer term, it looks like the dole is not only getting a hike, but so too the "Christmas Bonus" for being on the dole.
"Congratulations, you've had a great year on the dole. To show our appreciation, please accept this bonus for all your hard work. Be sure to continue this work into 2018 and all going well we may be able to pay you even more money next year. Keep up the good work, your country needs you!".
Talk about re-inforcing a welfare trap!!
You can add Leo/michael to your list for Budget 2019how is that worse than raising the OAP ?
And now we are going to give each of your grandparents 1000 euro for minding your kids.
Next year we will see can we extend it to other family members.
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