asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of people in receipt of disability benefit on 1st July, 1970, and 1st July, 1971.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Disability Benefit.
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The number of people in receipt of disability benefit on 1st July, 1970 was 68,000 and on 1st July, 1971 was 56,000. On the latter date an additional 11,900 persons were receiving invalidity pension. This latter benefit was introduced in October, 1970.