254 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons that are now depending on non-contributory old age pensions; his views on whether many of these, as self-employed persons, were not eligible to make any PRSI contributions until 1988; if he will consider removing the strict means test that is imposed on these persons and provide them with a full pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26508/04]

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254 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons that are now depending on non-contributory old age pensions; his views on whether many of these, as self-employed persons, were not eligible to make any PRSI contributions until 1988; if he will consider removing the strict means test that is imposed on these persons and provide them with a full pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26508/04]

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