asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state the cost in the current year, and in a full year, of the increases in (a) old age and blind pensions, (b) widows' non-contributory pensions, and (c) unemployment assistance, as announced in the Budget.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Assistance Increases.
The estimated costs of the increases referred to in the question are:—
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In the current year |
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Old Age and Blind Pensions |
£382,000 |
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Widows' and Orphans' (non-contributory) Pensions |
£73,000 |
|
Unemployment Assistance |
£113,000 |
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In a full year |
|
|
Old Age and Blind Pensions |
£432,000 |
|
Widows and Orphans' (non-contributory) Pensions |
£83,000 |
|
Unemployment Assistance |
£127,000 |