asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he can state the average number of recipients of outdoor relief per week and the average amount paid to each recipient during the years ended December 31st, 1924 and 1925, in the Saorstát, and the weekly average number in receipt of outdoor relief, and the average amount paid to each recipient in the administrative counties of North and South Tipperary during the same periods.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - OUTDOOR RELIEF IN SAORSTAT.
DOMHNALL O MUIRGHEASA
I regret figures are not readily available for the periods asked for by the Deputy, nor in regard to the weekly average number in receipt of home assistance. I am, however, giving the fullest available information for the periods stated.
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Year to 31st March, 1924. |
Year to 31st March, 1925. |
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No. of cases on 31/3/24 |
*Average weekly amount paid |
No. of cases on 31/3/25 |
*Average weekly amount paid |
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s. |
d. |
s. |
d. |
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Saorstát |
20,845 |
7 |
3 |
21,744 |
6 |
7 |
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Tipperary North Riding |
402 |
5 |
0 |
386 |
5 |
6 |
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Tipperary South Riding |
539 |
5 |
10 |
593 |
6 |
8 |
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* Calculated on the total expenditure for the year and number of cases on the 31st March each year. |