asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of persons in receipt of (a) old age contributory pensions and (b) widows contributory pensions at (i) the full rate and (ii) reduced rates of pension.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.
327.
The numbers of persons in receipt of old age contributory pension and widows contributory pension at the end of March 1980 were as follows:
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(1) |
(2) |
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Full Rate |
Reduced Rates |
Total |
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(a) Old Age Contributory Pension |
46,998 |
16,365 |
63,363 |
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(b) Widow's Contributory Pension |
64,775 |
4,247 |
69,022 |
328.
asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will confirm that arrears of childrens allowance backdated to December 1979 will be paid to a person (details supplied) in Dublin and when payment will issue.
A children's allowance book payable from February 1980 and a payable order in respect of arrears due from September 1979 to January 1980 were issued to claimant on 18 April 1980.