Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1993

Research.

[1981, s. 66(1)]

74.—(1) The Minister may promote research into the causes, 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 66,

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.

[1981, s. 66(2)]

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

[1981, s. 66(3); 1990, s. 23(2)]

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