asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the total number of friendly societies on the latest available date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Friendly Societies.
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There were 176 Friendly Societies on the register on 31st December, 1960.
I understand that there are some Friendly Societies in existence which are not registered under statute, but I have no information as to the number of these Societies.