426. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether the current system of social protection benefits for self-employed people whose businesses fail or suffer from reduced demand is a fair response to the economic contribution made by these persons in the past; her views on whether the current system adequately rewards their contribution to the State in the areas of income tax, prsi, vat, employment provision and economic activity stimulation; her views on whether the current system discourages entrepreneurship because of a lack of a safety net for those considering self-employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5288/13]

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426. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether the current system of social protection benefits for self-employed people whose businesses fail or suffer from reduced demand is a fair response to the economic contribution made by these persons in the past; her views on whether the current system adequately rewards their contribution to the State in the areas of income tax, prsi, vat, employment provision and economic activity stimulation; her views on whether the current system discourages entrepreneurship because of a lack of a safety net for those considering self-employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5288/13]

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