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- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Strategies (8 Feb 2024)
Thomas Pringle: 231. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if foster carers will be included in the access to the State pension (contributary) measures (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5794/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Strategies (8 Feb 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,...