asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether he proposes to introduce legislation (a) to increase the old age pension to 30/– a week and to abolish the means test, and (b) to increase the benefits for widows and orphans.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Old Age, Widows' and Orphans' Pensions.
It is not at present proposed to introduce legislation for the purposes indicated in the Question.