asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of widows in receipt of (i) contributory pensions and (ii) non-contributory pensions in Ireland.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Widows' Pensions.
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The number of widows in receipt of widow's (contributory) pension was 56,209 and the number in receipt of widow's (non-contributory) pension was 15,669 at 31st December, 1972, the latest date for which figures are available.