Dáil Éireann - Volume 234 - 23 April, 1968

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Allowances for Spinsters.

Mr. Corish Mr. Corish

57. Mr. Corish asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will give consideration to the payment of an allowance to spinsters on reaching a certain age in view of the fact that, while not disabled, many of them have no social insurance coverage and do not qualify for either national or local assistance.

Mr. J. Brennan Mr. J. Brennan

Mr. J. Brennan: Spinsters who are unable to provide for themselves by their own efforts are covered in one way or another by existing schemes of social assistance and special arrangements for them are not contemplated.

Mr. Corish Mr. Corish

Mr. Corish: Would the Minister say what schemes cover them?

Mr. J. Brennan Mr. J. Brennan

Mr. J. Brennan: Schemes of social assistance and special allowances.

Mr. Corish Mr. Corish

Mr. Corish: They are not eligible for these at all.

Mr. J. Brennan Mr. J. Brennan

Mr. J. Brennan: They are, where they are qualified.

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