Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Welfare Christmas Bonus.
- Social welfare Christmas bonus 9 speeches
O’Brien urged the Minister to give pensioners a Christmas payment, suggesting £10. Haughey said there were no current legislative proposals and that the matter was considered annually.
Fergus O'Brien, Charles J. Haughey, James Tully
- EEC butter for pensioners 4 speeches
Begley asked that EEC butter be given to old age pensioners; the Chair said butter would be addressed later, and the remaining questions were deferred to tomorrow’s Order Paper.
Michael Begley, Joseph Brennan
asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he intends to give a bonus to social welfare recipients at Christmas-time.
Comment on this
Would the Minister agree that he could make himself a real Santa Claus in the eyes of old age pensioners if he gave them something of the order of £10? He should examine the suggestion because it would be an excellent gesture.
Comment on this
As the Deputy is aware this is considered from year to year; it is a hardy annual. I do not know if I would fit into the role of Santa Claus.
Comment on this
I have no doubt that the Minister will be sympathetic about this and do the big thing.
Comment on this
Will the Minister ensure that some of the EEC butter is given to old age pensioners?
