CHILD SUPPORT LEGISLATION

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That this House notes that child support legislation allows a flat rate of ú5 to be payable in certain circumstances such as when the non-resident parent is in receipt of a prescribed benefit; notes with concern that if the care of a child is shared for at least one night a week, the amount of child support maintenance payable by the non-resident parent to the person with the care of that child is nil if the flat rate is payable; is concerned that this can cause the resident parent to lose out; and calls on the Government to look into this rule and ensure that the resident parents are not penalised for allowing fathers to have access to their children.