Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 3 Jun 1970

Vol. 247 No. 3

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.

3.

Mr. Harte

andMr. Timmins asked the Taoiseach the percentage of total national income devoted to social welfare benefits for the year 1969-70.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Taoiseach (Mr. Andrews)

It is estimated that social welfare benefits in 1969-70 amounted to 8.4 per cent of national income.