Irwin, Cornelius J

Wednesday, 7 May 1924

Seanad Éireann Debate
Vol. 3 No. 2

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SEANAD IN COMMITTEE. - OLD AGE PENSIONS BILL, 1924—THIRD STAGE.

I move:—To add at the end of the section the words: “This section shall not apply to persons who, by reason of disablement or infirmity are unable to contribute any service towards their support.” The...More Button

I am sorry that the President cannot see his way to solve the difficulty. Having regard to the President's statement, I feel that the difficulties might be so great and the machinery for administrati...More Button

The amendment which stands in my name is— In Section 6, immediately after this section to add a new Section 7 as follows:— 7.—(1) In the calculation of means for the purpose of the Old Age Pensions A...More Button

If it is, I would ask leave to withdraw that and wait for Section 7, where there is an amendment somewhat similar to this.More Button

I mean Section 7.More Button

If I am allowed I would like to move the two amendments together (1) and (2).More Button

The object of the amendments is, that where the Poor Law Valuation of a holding is £10 or less, if an applicant had other means, the holding should not be included in calculating his means. All Gover...More Button

I am sorry that the President does not see his way to accept the amendment. Senator Jameson was arguing on the exception rather than on the rule. All who are acquainted with the West and North-West ...More Button

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