Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is apparently the Minister's intention that if people reach the age of 66 before the total contributions system comes into full operation in 2020, and if they are better off under the old system than under TCA, they can opt for whichever system suits them better. How long will that option last? I take it that it will only apply to pensioners who become 66 before the TCA comes into operation.

There is a proposal for home caring credits to replace the current homemaker system. Will there be any difference? Will the same types of people be covered for credits under the new home carer system when compared to the homemaker system?

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