Mr. Justin Moran:

It would be helpful to explore that issue. It is very important to recognise the contribution made by men and women, predominantly women, who were carers. They were not collecting a salary and paying stamps but they were raising families and many of them gave up good jobs to do so. For them not to receive any credit or recognition for that from the pension system is unfair. They may not have made PRSI contributions but they made a contribution to this country and society, which deserves to be recognised.