Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?
In 2011 the level of public spending on the welfare state by the British Government accounted for £113.1 billion, or 16% of government. By 2020 welfare spending will rise to 1/3rd of all spending making it the largest expense followed by housing benefit, council tax benefit, benefits to the unemployed, and benefits to people with low incomes.
A fair society should promote job security and employment. For instance I have post-graduation and advanced degrees with international work experience but I am currently on Jobseeker’s Allowance simply because I’ve a Middle Eastern sounding Muslim name. I’ve no problem finding employment outside of Europe but anywhere in Ireland or the EU, it’s an obstacle. Plus I am also LGBTQ and I can confidently say there’s a huge gap between native Irish LGBTQ and non ethics locals. I remain closeted for the betterment of my mental healthy and sanity
More restrictions for Irish citizens who have never contributed to the tax system. Complete cut to welfare for newly arrived immigrants who have never paid taxes, in such cases welfare should not be paid unless in exchange for volunatry/ community work.
@9DP34DL8mos8MO
More, the current system of often exploited by people who could work but choose not to. Taking taxpayer and government money away from the people who need ot
@942X28Z2yrs2Y
Social welfare should be abandoned for a negative income
@98R7BS41yr1Y
End welfare and conditions, introduce a UBI.
@983X5HPFianna Fáil1yr1Y
Fewer, those who are capable to work but do not look for employment should be cut off.
@97Y5X2Y1yr1Y
More, reduce or remove benefits from the parents/guardians of minors who are repeat criminal offenders, and from claimants who are repeat criminal offenders
@97PZ24H1yr1Y
I think people on long term illness benefit should be increased, these people have paid their taxes. And they should be entitled to the Christmas bonus and extra payments. Considering there’re the people who have actually contributed to the economy and when they’re recovered will contribute again.
I think it’s a big oversight.
@937SW932yrs2Y
Those receiving it who are able should engage in community work
@9342NP92yrs2Y
Fewer, but adult recipients must be full time students, then in the workforce, and those not in full time programs must work. Benefits should not be supplied to individuals who do nothing all day but wander and congregate.
@9342NP92yrs2Y
More, but adult recipients must be full time students, then in the workforce, and those not in full time programs must work. Benefits should not be supplied to individuals who do nothing all day but wander and congregate.
@92Z5TQSIndependent2yrs2Y
Move to a more universal welfare system
@92Q58WW2yrs2Y
Due to the cost of living crisis, a review of all benefit payments should be immediately undertaken
@8T75KXJ3yrs3Y
It should be means tested, less for people screwing the system more for people who genuinely can’t work or are in low paid work and need that help.
@8TN5K923yrs3Y
More, but only for non-citizens
@8RLNYM83yrs3Y
Fewer, and technically there should not be anyone that doesn't have the possibility of living decently (housing, clothes, food, socialise, etc).
@8R6FQGW3yrs3Y
More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled
More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support
Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most
@8NYN8NH3yrs3Y
We need a progressive system & a change in attitude. Too many people take advantage of the system. Many who try make something of themselves then don’t get the supports they need when the time comes. We need a more Sweden-like societal approach.
@8D6GCCY4yrs4Y
Just make sure people cannot cheese the system
@8C5RDBV4yrs4Y
More, and deny benefits to immigrants.
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