5 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason Members of the Oireachtas are refused copies of circulars issued by his Department to community welfare officers regarding entitlements to supplementary welfare payments, in view of the fact that Members are frequently approached by constituents with queries about entitlements; if he agrees that all such circulars, particularly 14/92 and 18/92 should be made available, especially in view of the commitment given in the Programme for Partnership Government 1993 to 1997 regarding openness and transparency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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5 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason Members of the Oireachtas are refused copies of circulars issued by his Department to community welfare officers regarding entitlements to supplementary welfare payments, in view of the fact that Members are frequently approached by constituents with queries about entitlements; if he agrees that all such circulars, particularly 14/92 and 18/92 should be made available, especially in view of the commitment given in the Programme for Partnership Government 1993 to 1997 regarding openness and transparency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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• Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Departmental Circulars.

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