asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that, at the meeting of the Dublin County Borough Old Age Pensions Committee held on 14th November, 1946, several reductions of 2/6 a week were made in the payments to old age pensioners because these pensioners had received an increase of 2/6 a week from the British Army Benevolent Fund for services rendered in the Boer War and the war of 1914-1918; and whether he will see that the means test will be amended so that payments or gratuities not of a statutory nature may be made to old age pensioners.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Payments to Old Age Pensioners.
I am aware that by decisions given on the 14th instant, the Dublin County Borough Old Age Pensions Committee reduced the pensions of certain individuals. I am not prepared to introduce legislation on the lines suggested by the Deputy.