Dáil Éireann - Volume 39 - 10 June, 1931

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Widows' and Orphans' Fund.

Tadhg O Murchadha Tadhg O Murchadha

Tadhg O Murchadha asked the Minister for Finance if he is now prepared to give the result of the inquiry ordered by the Dáil into the question of pensions for widows and orphans.

The President (for Minister for Finance) (Mr. Blythe) The President (for Minister for Finance) (Mr. Blythe)

The President (for Minister for Finance) (Mr. Blythe): I would refer the Deputy to the replies given to previous questions on this subject. The actuarial investigation has not yet been completed.

Mr. Law Mr. Law

Mr. Law: Would the President state when this investigation will be completed? I really feel a responsibility in the matter, and I certainly would not have moved the amendment if I thought the investigation would have taken so long.

The President The President

The President: The work in connection with the actuarial investigation is proceeding, but recently the actuary indicated that the preparation of his report involved a great deal of work and would take a considerable time.

Mr. Davin Mr. Davin

Mr. Davin: Would the President give any period meaning to the words “considerable time”?

The President The President

The President: I did not hear what the Deputy said.

Mr. T. Murphy Mr. T. Murphy

Mr. T. Murphy: Would the President indicate any definite time?

The President The President

The President: I could not possibly do that.

Dáil Éireann 39 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Widows' and Orphans' Fund.

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