asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the reason for the delay that occurred recently in paying social welfare benefits to a large section of recipients in the Athlone area; if the matter has now been resolved; and if he will ensure that it will not be repeated.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.
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It is regretted that a number of letters, including some addressed to social welfare recipients, were mistreated over a recent period by a temporary postal employee. The employee was suspended when the matter came to notice, and there should be no recurrence of such mistreatment.