asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he has any proposals to increase the death grant payable under the Social Welfare Acts.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Death Grant.
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The question of further improvements in the social welfare services, including that mentioned by the Deputy, is a matter which will be considered in connection with the next budget.
Would the Minister not agree that an increase should be given immediately because three months ago there was a 16 per cent increase in the price of coffins and I understand another 20 per cent increase is now imminent?
I am calling Question No. 21.