238 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that when persons in receipt of social welfare payments opt to change from book to direct bank payments, they lose a week’s payment; the reason bank payments are made in arrears while book payments are made in advance; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the loss of a week’s payment is a cause of hardship to persons dependent on social welfare payments; if he will take steps to redress the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6534/05]

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238 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that when persons in receipt of social welfare payments opt to change from book to direct bank payments, they lose a week’s payment; the reason bank payments are made in arrears while book payments are made in advance; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the loss of a week’s payment is a cause of hardship to persons dependent on social welfare payments; if he will take steps to redress the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6534/05]

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