asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of applicants under the footwear scheme in each of the years 1963 to 1966 inclusive in Limerick city; the amount of money allotted for the scheme in Limerick in each year; and the average price per pair of boots and shoes in each year.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Limerick Footwear Scheme.
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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:
|
Year |
Number of footwear vouchers issued |
Amount of State grant in respect of year (½ net cost) |
Average price to recipients from whom contributions were received |
||
|
£ |
£ |
s. |
d. |
||
|
1963-64 |
3,792 |
1,855 |
– |
9 |
9 |
|
1964-65 |
3,706 |
1,870 |
– |
9 |
9 |
|
1965-66 |
2,927 |
1,796 |
– |
12 |
1 |
|
1966-67 |
3,066 |
1,850 |
– |
9 |
6 |
|
(Estimated) |
NOTE: The particulars given relate to the area administered by Limerick Health Authority, viz., Limerick City and County.