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The Daily PollPoll: Should the Government introduce a Cold Weather Payment for severe weather events?
A Cold Weather Payment is in place in the North
SINN FÉIN HAS led calls for the introduction of a welfare payment for severe weather events.
A Cold Weather Payment already exists in Northern Ireland, which kicks in when temperatures fall below zero degrees Celsius for seven days.
Each payment is worth £25, and is made automatically for those who already receive a qualifying benefit.
So we’re wondering: Should the Government introduce a Cold Weather Payment in Ireland?
Poll Results:
No (4802)
Yes (3102)
Yes, but it should be for everyone (2530)
I don't know (458)
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