asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he is aware of the hardship caused by the inordinate delay in dealing with blind pensions applications in Dublin at present; what is the reason for the delay; how many applications are currently outstanding; and what action he proposes to take to expedite consideration of applications.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin Blind Pensions Applications.
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There are no outstanding blind pension applications in Dublin at present. The unavoidable delay in some cases recently arose from the retirement of an ophthalmic inspector.