andMr. Ryan asked the Minister for Social Welfare what percentage of the gross national product was given by way of non-contributory social welfare payments in the years 1955-56, 1960-61 and 1965-66.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Welfare Payments.
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Taking the schemes administered directly by my Department which come under the description of non-contributory social welfare, the information would be as follows:—
|
1955-56 |
—3.4 per cent. |
|
1960-61 |
—3.2 per cent. |
|
1965-66 |
—2.7 per cent. |