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Sat 12 Dec 2009Dáil passes social welfare cuts after heated debate turns ugly
THE CONTROVERSIAL Social Welfare Bill, which legislates for cuts of €760 million next year, passed all stages in the Dáil last night with the Government winning by 81 to 75 votes.
Independents Jackie Healy-Rae, Michael Lowry and Noel Grealish supported the Government as expected. Dr Jimmy Devins and Eamon Scanlon, the Fianna Fáil deputies without the party whip, also backed the Coalition.
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