Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

We discussed this issue on Committee Stage. The Deputy presents the case as if the individuals concerned were disadvantaged. I would not say they are because they receive the foster payment, which can be €319 per week for each child under 12 years and €346 per week for every child over the age of 12. One cannot receive both payments. The case outlined by the Deputy highlights an anomaly in the legislation and I intend to deal with it at the next available opportunity.

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