asked the Minister for Health whether he will consider making regulations to provide for the payment of allowances to or in respect of married women who have tuberculosis and who are dependent on their husbands.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tuberculosis Allowances.
Under the existing regulations an allowance is payable where a married woman is receiving free treatment in an institution and her husband is unable to make proper provision for the care of the family. This allowance is for the purpose of employing a domestic help to take care of the family in the absence of the wife.
The question of amending the regulations to provide for the payment of this allowance to married women suffering from tuberculosis and undergoing treatment at home is under consideration.