Seanad debates
Wednesday, 6 November 2002
Agriculture and Food: Statements.
The IFA talked about an important social policy issue relating to the health service, that of the carer's payment, and particularly about PRSI coverage for farm spouses. That issue has not been dealt with in an adequate way. There have been many areas where the PAYE sector is helped the most, including the family income supplement scheme. Self-employed persons like those running their own businesses on farms do not seem to qualify under many of these schemes, which is unfortunate. Farm spouses made a strong case to the Minister for inclusion. I hope these issues will be addressed and thank the Minister for his fine speech.
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