asked the Minister for Social Welfare if, in view of the increased cost of living, he will consider increasing the assistance payable to applicants under the Unemployment Assistance Act, 1933, if necessary by the introduction of proposals for legislation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Increase in Unemployment Assistance.
asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will consider increasing the allowances at present paid to unemployment assistance recipients, if necessary by the introduction of proposals for legislation.
With your permission, a Chinn Chomhairle, I propose to take Questions numbered 40 and 41 together.
The assistance schemes are being further considered with a view to determining the lines on which they can best be developed. The question of the rates of unemployment assistance is included in the matters for examination.