asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many prosecutions there were in 1975 of people fit for work who refused to maintain themselves or their dependants.

Twenty-three.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services in how many cases in 1975 people refusing to maintain themselves or their dependants were granted allowances conditional upon attendance at a re-establishment or training centre.

I regret that information is not available in the precise form requested. During the nine months ended 30th September 1975, 63 directions for this purpose were given by appeal tribunals.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many citizens of the Irish Republic are receiving social security benefits when claiming to be (a) unfit for work or (b) unable to obtain work; and how many other foreign citizens are similarly claiming benefits.

I regret that this information is not available.