asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of non-contributory old age pensioners (i) at the time of the introduction of contributory old age pensions and (ii) now.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Non-Contributory Old Age Pensioners.
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The figures are: (i) 161,240 (ii) 111,868.
Could the Minister tell us what this represents as a percentage payment to recipients? The Minister stated last week that 5.9 per cent——
This seems to be a separate question.
Could the Minister tell us what this represents?
It is a separate question.
It all relates to contributory old age pensioners.
Question No. 25.