asked the Minister for Social Welfare the up-to-date position concerning the application of a married couple (details supplied) in County Galway for non-contributory old age pensions.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Old Age Pension Applications.
27.
By revised decision of an appeals officer both applicants were awarded pensions at the weekly rate of £4 with effect from 12th November, 1970. I find that the Deputy was notified to this effect by my Department on 5th May last. Pension order books and arrears have since been issued.
Question No. 28 postponed.