10 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Social Welfare if widows and unmarried mothers who are not claiming benefit or assistance and who are in the paid work-force pay PRSI at a higher rate than those who claim benefit or assistance; his views on whether this situation is fair; if it was his intention to bring about such a situation; if this is a discouragement to those widows and unmarried mothers who wish to become self-sufficient and who are struggling against the odds to support themselves and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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10 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Social Welfare if widows and unmarried mothers who are not claiming benefit or assistance and who are in the paid work-force pay PRSI at a higher rate than those who claim benefit or assistance; his views on whether this situation is fair; if it was his intention to bring about such a situation; if this is a discouragement to those widows and unmarried mothers who wish to become self-sufficient and who are struggling against the odds to support themselves and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 4 July 1990

   Ceisteanna — Questions Oral Answers. - PRSI Rates.

   10 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Social Welfare if widows and unmarried mothers who are not claiming benefit or assistance and who are in the paid work-force pay PRSI at a higher rate than those who claim benefit or assistance; his views on whether this situation is fair; if it was his intention to bring about such a situation; if this is a discouragement to those widows and unmarried mothers who wish to become self-sufficient and who are struggling against the odds to support themselves and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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