Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 13 Mar 1997

Vol. 476 No. 4

Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.

Liam Fitzgerald

Question:

111 Mr. L. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will increase the dependant allowance to cover full-time students, aged 19 plus, whose parents are in receipt of social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7189/97]

Minister for Social Welfare (Proinsias De Rossa)

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 252 on Tuesday, 25 February 1997.