asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether he is yet in a position to announce his decisions on the matters which were the subject of representations to his Department by the Association of Branch Managers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Welfare Branch Managers.
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I am not yet in a position to announce a decision on the matters referred to by the Deputy.
Could the Minister say when he hopes to be in a position to do so?
As soon as possible.
Could the Minister indicate what the impediments are to issuing an early decision in this case?
The very complicated nature of the services covered by the payments.
Is there anything the House could do to help the Minister to deal with this matter in a less sluggish manner?