Vol. 401 No. 1
17 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of occasions on which the Review Group of the Treatment of Households in the Social Welfare System has met to date; if a deadline has been set for the completion of its consideration; if it is intended to publish its report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The Review Group on the Treatment of Households in the Social Welfare System was set up in May 1989 to examine the social welfare code in so far as it affects households, with particular regard to the equal treatment provisions.
The review group has met on 14 occasions to date. I understand that the work of the group is at an advanced stage and I expect to receive its report in the near future. The report will then be presented to the Government.
A decision in relation to publication will be taken at that stage.
