Liam Aylward
Ceist:164 Mr. Aylward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will amend the regulations which currently apply to widows wishing to participate in FÁS schemes who must transfer their widow's pension payment to lone parent allowance thereby withdrawing their marital status and reducing their social welfare payments, particularly where a woman is in receipt of a contributory widow's pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18174/99]