Social Welfare (Occupational Injuries) Act, 1966

Research.

35.—(1) The Minister may promote research into the causes and incidence, and methods of prevention of—

(a) accidents and injuries against which occupational injuries insurance is provided, or

(b) diseases against which such insurance is provided or which it is contemplated may be prescribed for the purposes of section 23 of this Act,

either by himself employing persons to conduct the research or by contributing to the expenses of, or otherwise assisting, other persons engaged in the research.

(2) The Minister may pay to persons employed as aforesaid such salaries or other remuneration, and such travelling or other allowances, as he may, with the consent of the Minister for Finance, determine.

(3) The amounts required for any payments under this section shall be paid out of the Occupational Injuries Fund.