Dáil Éireann - Volume 181 - 03 May, 1960 - Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Non-Contributory Widows' Pensions: Means Scale.


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 181 - 03 May, 1960

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Non-Contributory Widows' Pensions: Means Scale.

Mr. Ryan Mr. Ryan

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3. Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Social Welfare when the present means [422] scale of £52 10s. per annum for non-contributory widows' pensions was introduced.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Welfare (Mr. Kennedy) Michael Joseph Kennedy

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Welfare (Mr. Kennedy): The present means scales for widows' (non-contributory) pensions, which provide for reduction in pensions where means exceed £52.10 per annum, came into operation in January, 1953.

Mr. Sherwin Mr. Sherwin

Mr. Sherwin: That is a long time ago.

Mr. Kennedy Mr. Kennedy

Mr. Kennedy: Seven years.

Mr. Sherwin Mr. Sherwin

Mr. Sherwin: There is a big difference in living costs since then.

Dáil Éireann 181 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Non-Contributory Widows' Pensions: Means Scale.

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