asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will state what is the average cost per head per week of (a) women paupers in county homes; (b) women lunatics in mental hospitals; (c) girls up to 14 years of age maintained in homes under local authorities, and (d) boys up to 14 years of age maintained in homes under local authorities.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Maintenance of Women Paupers and Lunatics and Orphan Girls and Boys.
Mr. Hogan
The returns of local taxation and the reports of the inspector of mental hospitals show the average weekly cost per head of inmates. Separate figures are not available showing the cost for women and girls and boys up to 14 years of age.