asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he has proposals to raise the income limit for the old age (care) allowance; and, if so, to what level.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Old Age (Care) Allowance.
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I have no proposals at present for revision of this scheme.
Is it not normal practice to raise the means limit on every occasion on which the rate of benefit for pensioners is increased?
I understand that is considered every year by the Minister for Finance in relation to his budgetary proposals. Any further proposals would be considered in relation to the next year's Budget.
Is there any likelihood of there being an increase in the income limit as announced in the Social Welfare Bill?
I have no information on that. It is a different question.