asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will introduce amending legislation to ensure that certain clergy in the Republic are eligible for social insurance.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Insurance for Clergy.
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My Department have begun an examination of the problems involved in the extension of social insurance to self-employed persons and the position of clergy is being considered in this context. I will not, of course, be in a position to indicate what legislative provisions will be required until proposals emerging from this examination have been formulated and considered.