Róisín Garvey (Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I was on social welfare as a single mother. When I went back to work, I was certainly out of pocket, so I completely concur with McDonnell. It was a hard thing to do but for my self-worth it meant more to me to go back to work. I lost the medical card and rent allowance. I was not on high earnings so I was down in terms of money. I understand where Mr. McDonnell is coming from. There are probably more nuanced situations for other people in different cases. I appreciate that.