Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Today 125,000 carers across the State will receive the support grant of €1,850. This was announced by the Minister today. Contained in the press release was an announcement that the Government will put place measures to provide paid pension contributions for long-term carers who have been caring for more than 20 years. These are people who are saving the State money and who are providing quality care. When they retire, they have an entitlement to retire and have financial security like any other workers in the State. Does the Minister welcome this measure? Will he ensure that the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, announces the details and prescribes the scheme as soon as possible?

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