asked the Minister for Health if he will state the total number of applications received for maternity grants under the Health Act, 1953, and the number of grants paid.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Maternity Grants.
The information is not available in my Department and it will be necessary to obtain it from health authorities. I have taken steps to do so and would be glad if the Deputy would repeat the question in a fortnight's time.
Might I suggest that a clearer definition as to who is eligible for maternity grants would lead to greater expedition in dealing with them?
That, I think, is a separate question.