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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

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.

34%
Fewer
61%
More
24%
Fewer
47%
More
8%
Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most
7%
More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
2%
Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support
4%
More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled
2%
More, and deny benefits to immigrants
1%
More, current benefits should be capped

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 @9MBLRCNanswered…1wk1W

No, hey should increase for more people in some sectors like childcare and health. Supervision should increase so the benefits go to people that really need them.

 @9LGQHHNanswered…1mo1MO

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

 @9K8V4MKanswered…3mos3MO

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.

 @9DP34DLanswered…9mos9MO

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

 @942X28Zanswered…2yrs2Y

Social welfare should be abandoned for a negative income

 @98R7BS4answered…1yr1Y

End welfare and conditions, introduce a UBI.

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