7 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason he is unable to provide statistics on the number of senior citizens who would qualify for pro rata old age pensions if this provision were to be extended generally to those with contribution averages of between five and 19 as currently apply to only one group of pensions; the way in which any decision on the provisions may be made without basic information; and if he will undertake to supply that information urgently to Dáil Eireann, the National Pensions Board and the aggrieved pensioners.
3 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Social Welfare if his attention has been drawn to the fact that cattle, sheep and milk prices are dropping substantially with consequent loss of income for farmers; and if he will respond to ensure that such families are adequately supported.
2 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will outline the method of application for invalidity pension; if forms are available; if so, where they may be obtained; if he will outline the procedure involved; the reason many recipients of disability benefit are not informed of their entitlement to apply even after years of benefit; the number who are successful on their first application and after; the nature of monitoring of invalidity pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
63 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make a statement on the scheme for education opportunities announced in December 1989; the kinds of courses which would qualify; whether third level education is included; and the arrangements which are being made to advertise the schemes.
1 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of social welfare recipients who benefit from the various opportunities to return to full-time education while in receipt of personal benefits; and if he will make a statement on the adequacy of education opportunities for the unemployed.
12 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Education if the assessment centre at Cuan Mhuire, Whitehall, Dublin 9, is closing; if so, the length of time it will be closed; the reason for the closure; and the likely consequences of the closure.