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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (9 Apr 2024): Pádraig O'Sullivan: 765. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason foster carers are not acknowledged as being carers, and cannot claim for a stamp or credits towards a State pension (contributory) and other State supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14387/24]
Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (9 Apr 2024): Heather Humphreys: It is not the case that foster carers are not acknowledged as carers because they are. This Government acknowledges the important role that all carers, including Foster carers, play and is fully committed to supporting them in that role. Accordingly, the current State Pension (Contributory) system provides measures including PRSI credits, Home-making Disregards and Home Caring Periods to...

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