asked the Minister for Local Government when the superannuation increase granted to mental hospital pensioners from 1st August last will be paid.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mental Hospital Pensioners.
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I expect to be in a position very shortly to give the necessary authorisation to local authorities, including mental hospital authorities, for the payment of the increases referred to.
As the Minister understands the importance of this for some of them, will he ensure that it will be at least before Christmas?
Yes. I think "very shortly" would be before Christmas.