asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will instruct his investigating officers to disregard the ownership of vested council cottages when assessing means for applicants for non-contributory old age pensions.
Ceisteanna—Questions (Resumed). - Old Age Pension Means Assessment.
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The Acts do not permit a distinction to be drawn between claimants who are the owners of vested cottages and the owners of other houses. The yearly value accruing from the use of such property is assessable as means.