12 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will consider amending the social welfare code in order that board and lodging is not taken into consideration when assessing eligibility for unemployment assistance of young persons living at home, especially as such a practice can leave young unemployed people with virtually no income, although they may not be maintained by their families and very often they have no option but to emigrate as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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12 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will consider amending the social welfare code in order that board and lodging is not taken into consideration when assessing eligibility for unemployment assistance of young persons living at home, especially as such a practice can leave young unemployed people with virtually no income, although they may not be maintained by their families and very often they have no option but to emigrate as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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