Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Has the Minister given any consideration to extending the number of home caring periods a foster carer can accrue throughout the year as he or she fosters in order to be able to claim a contributory State pension? We all know of the great contribution made by foster carers who take children, who sometimes are coming from incredibly difficult situations, into their homes. I had an interaction with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth regarding certain other conditions that need improving but this is work we can definitely do to facilitate these carers. It is absolutely necessary.

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