Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 25:

In page 3, before section 2, to insert the following new section:

"2.—The Minister shall, within 3 months of the commencement of this Act, lay before each House of the Oireachtas, a report on improving women's entitlement to the full State Contributory Pension.".

The Minister of State said in her speech yesterday that women who are not entitled to a contributory pension would benefit from the qualified adult allowance. These women have been hard done by because of their responsibilities in the home. I would welcome the Minister of State's comments on this if she could lay before the House a report on women's entitlements.