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3. People over 80 get a higher social welfare pension in Ireland than those between 66
and 80.
A
B
C
4. Visits to a GP in Northern Ireland are free for everyone. In Ireland, only people with a
Medical Card get free GP visits. People on higher incomes have to pay for each visit.
A
B
C
5. All parents or guardians get child benefit for their children, no matter what their
income is.
A
B
C
6. Some schools give preference in their admissions policies to brothers or sisters of
existing students.
A
B
C
7. In Northern Ireland, women get a free travel pass at 60 but men have to wait until they
are 65.
A
B
C
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