asked the Minister for Health if he will state in respect of the year 1970-71 the number of recipients of disabled persons (maintenance) allowance.
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Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Disabled Persons Allowance.
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asked the Minister for Health if he will state in respect of the year 1970-71 the expenditure on disabled persons (maintenance) allowance.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 and 8 together.
At the 31st March, 1971, the number of persons in receipt of allowances under the Disabled Persons (Maintenance Allowances) (Amendment) Regulations, 1970, was 23,565.
The total amount of such allowances was £3,769,653 in respect of the year ended 31st March, 1971.