asked the Minister for Social Welfare the total number of children living in families in receipt of social welfare payments other than children's allowances and if he has satisfied himself that the present social welfare services are capable of meeting the needs of these children.
Written Answers. - Childrens' Social Welfare Payments.
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: A total of 258,400 child dependant allowances are paid by my Department to recipients of benefits, pensions and allowances. In addition 970 orphans pensions are in payment. I am satisfied that the provision for children is reasonable having regard to available resources and to the fact that the payments mentioned are only one element of the range of services from which families may benefit.