asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware that the cost of living is approximately 20 per cent. higher than it was a year ago, and whether in view of this fact he is prepared to introduce proposals for increasing the pensions payable to persons under the Old Age Pensions Acts.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - The Old Age Pensions Acts.
I am aware of the increase in the cost of living, but for the reasons given in my reply to the Deputy on the 19th October, 1939, I regret that I cannot see my way to introduce the legislation which would be necessary for the purpose indicated in the question.