asked the Minister for Finance whether the Executive Council has yet reached any decision in regard to the question of introducing proposals for legislation to provide pensions for widows and orphans.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Pensions for Widows and Orphans.
I would refer the Deputy to the replies to similar questions on this subject on the 25th April and 30th October last. It is not yet possible to state when a decision will be taken on the matter.
After the Minister has made the necessary inquiries regarding the statistics, is it the intention of the Executive Council to introduce legislative proposals in this respect?
The present position is that an actuary's report on the whole matter is being obtained, and when that report is obtained the question will be considered by the Executive Council.