Dáil Éireann - Volume 231 - 29 November, 1967

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Limerick Footwear Scheme.

50. Mr. Coughlan asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of applicants under the footwear scheme in each of the years 1963 to 1966 inclusive in Limerick city; the amount of money allotted for the scheme in Limerick in each year; and the average price per pair of boots and shoes in each year.

Minister for Social Welfare (Mr. J. Brennan): As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.

Following is the statement:

Year

Number of footwear vouchers issued

Amount of State grant in respect of year (½ net cost)

Average price to recipients from whom contributions were received

£

£

s.

d.

1963-64

3,792

1,855

9

9

1964-65

3,706

1,870

9

9

1965-66

2,927

1,796

12

1

1966-67

3,066

1,850

9

6

(Estimated)

NOTE: The particulars given relate to the area administered by Limerick Health Authority, viz., Limerick City and County.