Question 1

What does the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Child maintenance payments excluded from means tests for jobseeker's allowance, disability allowance, state pension (non-contributory), blind pension, carer's allowance and other welfare schemes. Repeal of Part 12 of Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 ends liable relative provisions; Department will no longer recoup claim costs from non-resident parents. Removes social welfare inspectors' and Deciding Officers' roles in enforcing liable relative obligations under repealed provisions.

Question 2

What stage is the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Aug 2024, the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 was sponsored by Minister for Social Protection, and was introduced on 18 Dec 2023.

Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023

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