asked the Minister for Social Welfare if it is his intention to introduce legislation to make children's allowances payable to the mother; and, if so, when.
Written Answers. - Children's Allowances Legislation.
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It is my intention to effect this change, but before I can do so it will be necessary to enact legislation to amend certain provisions in the children's allowances scheme and in other social insurance and assistance schemes.
I expect to be in a position to introduce the necessary legislation very shortly.