asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will consider favourably, particularly in context of next year's budget, the introduction of a scheme whereby old age pensioners and needy persons would have fare-assisted passages, or wholly subsidised passages, to visit relatives abroad.
Written Answers. - Fare-Assisted Passages.
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Suggestions relating to the extension of existing schemes of social welfare are normally considered in the context of the annual budget but there are many other improvements which I would regard as having priority over the one suggested by the Deputy.