De Valera's final term as Taoiseach also saw the passage of numerous reforms in health and welfare. In 1952, unemployment insurance was extended to male agricultural employees, child allowances were extended to the second child, and a maternity allowance for insured women was introduced. A year later, eligibility for maternity and child services and public hospital services was extended to approximately 85% of the population.
De Valera's final term as Taoiseach also saw the passage of numerous reforms in health and welfare In 1952 unemployment insurance was extended to male agricultural employees child allowances were extended to the second child and a maternity allowance for insured women was introduced A year later eligibility for maternity and child services and public hospital services was extended to approximately 85% of the population