asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether, in connection with his reply to Question No. 1 of the 15th February, 1951, he proposes to make an announcement giving particulars of proposed increases in noncontributory blind pensions, old age pensions, widows' and orphans' pensions and unemployment assistance before the Second Stage of the Social Welfare (Insurance) (No. 2) Bill, 1950, is entered upon.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Proposed Pensions Increases.
I would refer the Deputy to the text of the reply which I gave to Question No. 1 on the 15th instant and to which I have nothing further to add.