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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2023)

Aindrias Moynihan: 111. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when details on the carer’s pension will be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54185/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 118. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will outline the specifics regarding the pension entitlements being worked on for carers by her Department presently if she will outline the specifics regarding the pension entitlements being worked on for carers by her Department presently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53598/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2023)

Alan Farrell: 148. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide an update on the long-term carers contribution scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54065/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2023)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111, 118 and 148 together. This Government acknowledges the important role that carers play and is fully committed to supporting them in that role. Accordingly, the current State Pension (Contributory) system provides measures including PRSI credits, Homemaking Disregards and HomeCaring Periods to recognise caring periods of up to 20 years outside of paid...