Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1981
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CHAPTER 6 Supplementary Welfare Allowance | ||
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Interpretation. [1975 SWA, ss. 1, 10] |
199.—In this Chapter— | |
“the Act of 1939” means the Public Assistance Act, 1939 ; | ||
“child dependant” means, in relation to a recipient, any child, not being an adult dependant, who has not attained the age of 18 years and who is dependent on that recipient for support; | ||
“home assistance” means home assistance within the meaning of the Act of 1939; | ||
“public assistance authority” means a public assistance authority within the meaning of section 8 of the Act of 1939, as extended by section 7 of the Health Authorities Act, 1960 , and section 84 of the Health Act, 1970 ; | ||
“recipient” means a person entitled to supplementary welfare allowance; | ||
“supplementary welfare allowance” means an allowance in cash or in kind granted under this Chapter. |