asked the Minister for Health if he will state, in respect of County Mayo, the number of applications for disablement allowances (1) which were made up to 31st December, 1955, (2) which have been granted, (3) which have been refused, and (4) which have not yet been decided on.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Disablement Benefits.
The health authority have intimated that the position in regard to the total applications under the Disabled Persons (Maintenance Allowances) Regulations, 1954, received during the period 1st October, 1954, when the scheme first came into operation to the 31st December, 1955, is as follows:—
|
(1) |
Number received |
1,520 |
|
(2) |
Number approved |
961 |
|
(3) |
Number rejected |
400 |
|
(4) |
Number awaiting decision |
159 |