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andMr. Bruton asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether he is now in a position to announce the Government's decision in regard to the extension of the scope of social insurance in respect of non-manual workers with incomes over £1,200 a year.
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asked the Minister for Social Welfare when he expects to be in a position to make an announcement regarding the raising above £1,200 of the ceiling for insurability under the Social Welfare Acts.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 9 and 10 together.
The remuneration limit for social insurance purposes in the case of non-manual workers is still under consideration by the Government.
Does the Parliamentary Secretary expect a decision before next Friday?
All I can say is that it is under active consideration by the Government.
Would the Parliamentary Secretary say if the decision to increase will be announced first in this House?
I am sure it will be announced at a Fianna Fáil dinner down the country.
I would not suggest anything like that.
I have replied to the question which was asked.
Four times on the Order Paper in two weeks. I think there is a rule which should prohibit that.
And it was raised with the Minister in the House last night and he did not know.
