asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether the means test for blind old age pensioners will be abolished.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Means Test for Blind Old Age Pensions.
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Mr. O'Leary
The answer is in the negative.
Mr. O'Leary
Has the Minister done any re-thinking since he last gave his answer in the negative to this question? Can he not see a case for relieving blind old age pensioners of this means test?
No; I think the means test is a fundamental part of social assistance.
Mr. O'Leary
Even for this category of blind old age pensioners?
For all categories. The equitable distribution of the money available necessitates a means test. Otherwise, it would not be possible to distribute the money equitably among people who satisfy the other conditions.