Sinn Fein targets 'political football' social welfare rates

The video discusses the establishment of a Social Welfare Commission to remove political influence from social welfare rate decisions. It highlights the need for evidence-based, adequate social welfare rates, as advocated by various groups representing marginalized communities. The Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice plays a key role in analyzing data to propose fair rates. The video critiques the current practice of arbitrary rate setting and emphasizes the importance of a commission similar to the Low Pay Commission to ensure a decent standard of living for those relying on social welfare.

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