asked the Minister for Social Welfare the total number of applications received to date for the deserted wives allowance; and the total number of allowances granted.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Deserted Wives Allowance.
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The total number of applications for the deserted wife's allowance received to-date and the total number of such allowances granted are 2,559 and 1,562 respectively.