Today Iโm publishing the Social Welfare Bill, which gives legal effect to the measures announced in Budget 2026 to support people, families and communities across the country.
It will also allow for the Christmas Bonus to be paid to 1.47m social welfare recipients next month.
I am appalled by what @MaryLouMcDonald and her canvass team encountered this evening. Our democracy depends on people canvassing and advocating for their perspective and candidates. There is no place for abuse or threats. Itโs vile and should be condemned outright by all
Never ever again will I watch boxing again fucking disgrace happened in Belfast tonight between 2 fights @PaddyDonovan23 clipped his ears to death and his dreams are ruined by corrupt judges ๐ค @EddieHearn should be ashamed