22 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Social Welfare if his attention has been drawn to the findings of the recent study on urban poverty in Ireland published by the Combat Poverty Agency at a conference on 20 May 1991 which showed that poverty in Ireland was one of the worst in Europe and was growing; if, in view of these findings the Government intend to take any new measures to combat poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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22 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Social Welfare if his attention has been drawn to the findings of the recent study on urban poverty in Ireland published by the Combat Poverty Agency at a conference on 20 May 1991 which showed that poverty in Ireland was one of the worst in Europe and was growing; if, in view of these findings the Government intend to take any new measures to combat poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 5 June 1991

   Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Urban Poverty Report.

   22 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Social Welfare if his attention has been drawn to the findings of the recent study on urban poverty in Ireland published by the Combat Poverty Agency at a conference on 20 May 1991 which showed that poverty in Ireland was one of the worst in Europe and was growing; if, in view of these findings the Government intend to take any new measures to combat poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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