asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state in respect of each of the last ten years the number of appeals to appeals officers by social welfare officers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Welfare Appeals.
27.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
Old Age (Non-Contributory) Pensions
Appeals to Appeals Officer by Social Welfare Officers
|
1957 |
2,500 |
1962 |
2,700 |
|
1958 |
2,500 |
1963 |
2,200 |
|
1959 |
2,700 |
1964 |
2,400 |
|
1960 |
2,900 |
1965 |
2,900 |
|
1961 |
3,000 |
1966 |
3,700 |
|
(to date) |
Figures are approximate.