Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1981

CHAPTER 6

Supplementary Welfare Allowance

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.