Dáil Éireann - Volume 38 - 29 April, 1931

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Home Help.

Mr. Davin asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health [389] to state the number of people who were in receipt of home help in Saorstát Eireann during the week ending 28th March, 1931, and the total amount paid in home help during the year ending 31st March, 1931.

General Mulcahy: The number of persons in receipt of Home Assistance on the 28th March, 1931, was 84,396. The cost during the year ended 31st March, 1931, was approximately £547,894.