Poor Relief (Dublin) Act, 1929

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Work may be required from person receiving relief under this Act.

4.—(1) A board of guardians may, as a condition of the granting of relief under this Act to any person, require such person to perform any task of work which in the opinion of the board is suitable to the sex, age, strength, and capacity of such person.

(2) For the purpose of the provision of work under this section, a board of guardians may—

(a) contract with any person or body of persons for the performance by the board for or on behalf of such person or body of persons of any work of public utility undertaken for the purpose of providing additional employment;

(b) subject to the consent of the Minister, purchase or lease and dispose of any land; and

(c) subject to any regulations of the Minister, purchase or hire and dispose of any plant, tools, equipment and materials.