asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether his attention has been drawn to the remarks made by the Australian Ambassador on 26th October regarding the desirability of a reciprocal agreement on social benefits between this country and Australia; and if he will initiate negotiations leading to such an agreement.
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I have seen reports of the Ambassador's remarks and while I am not aware of any case of hardship having arisen due to the lack of agreement I am having an examination made of the possibility of making reciprocal arrangements with Australia in regard to social welfare matters.