Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 17 Feb 1972

Vol. 258 No. 14

Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - Retirement Pensions.

10.

Mr. P. Barry

asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of people in receipt of retirement pension on (i) 5th February, 1971, (ii) 28th January, 1972, and (ii) 4th February, 1972.

Mr. Childers (for the Minister for Social Welfare)

The numbers are: 5th February, 1971, 2,724; 28th January, 1972, 4,379; 4th February, 1972, 4,389.