Noel Ahern
Question:69 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of widows between the ages of 60 and 66 years of age who previously enjoyed free travel as a dependent of their husband; the estimated cost of extending the scheme to them; the cost of making one free long distance ticket per year available to them; if he will consider its extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter.