asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state the total amounts paid in benefits under the contributory social insurance scheme for the year ended 31st March, 1958.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Contributory Social Insurance Scheme.
The actual expenditure on social insurance benefits in the year ended 31st March, 1958, is not yet available. Provisional figures are as follows:—
|
£ |
|
|
Disability Benefit |
4,047,000 |
|
Unemployment Benefit |
3,325,000 |
|
Marriage Benefit |
70,000 |
|
Maternity Benefit |
114,000 |
|
Widows' and Orphans' (Contributory) Pensions and Allowances |
1,867,000 |
|
Treatment Benefit |
230,000 |
|
TOTAL |
£9,653,000 |