asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of appeals under (a) the Social Welfare Acts and (b) the Social Welfare (Occupational Injuries) Acts in each of the past three years.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Appeals.
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The information required by the Deputy is as follows:—
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Type of Appeal |
Number of Appeals for year ended |
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31st March, 1968 |
31st March, 1969 |
31st March, 1970 |
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(a) Social Welfare Acts |
12,463 |
11,572 |
9,663 |
|
(b) Occupational Injuries Acts |
207 |
311 |
251 |
NOTE:(a) comprises appeals in relation to Old Age Pensions (contributory and non-contributory); Widows' and Orphans' Pensions (contributory and non-contributory); Unemployment Benefit and Unemployment Assistance; Disability, Marriage and Maternity Benefit and Children's Allowances