Child Poverty

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 February 2022

Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Questions (176)

Jennifer Whitmore

Question:

176. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what efforts are being taken to tackle any potential increase in child poverty rates due to the rising cost of living and energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8737/22]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

I wish to advise the Deputy that I am not in a position to comment on these matters which are more appropriate for the attention of my Cabinet colleague, the Minister for Social Protection.

Question No. 177 answered with Question No. 175.

Question No. 178 answered with Question No. 175.