asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state, in respect of each of the contribution years 1952-53 and 1953-54, the amounts paid into the insurance fund under the Social Welfare Act in respect of (a) employers' contributions, (b) employees' contributions, and (c) subvention or contribution from State funds.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Welfare Act Contributions.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate, in the Official Report, a statement giving the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
|
Year ended 31st March |
Employers' Contributions |
Employees' Contributions |
Payments on account of State Grants |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
1953 |
2,409,432 |
2,070,933 |
3,268,061 |
|
1954 |
2,756,031 |
2,462,534 |
3,509,482 |
NOTE.—On the 5th January, 1953, the National Health Insurance Fund, the Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Fund and the Unemployment Fund were merged in the Social Insurance Fund established on that date by the Social Welfare Act, 1952. The figures given for the year ended 31st March, 1953, are the consolidated figures for the four Funds.