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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (21 May 2024): Richard Bruton: 416. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a foster carer of more than 20 years, but with less than 520 contributions, can access the new long-term carer's pension route to allow them access to a State pension in their own right and name; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22959/24]
Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (21 May 2024): Heather Humphreys: ...to work, are the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, and for Tusla. This Government acknowledges the important role that 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,...

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