Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail)

A fundamental problem is that these are some of the changes in eligibility for contributory pension which the public does not fully understand. I note the death must occur after 27 December 2013. To give an example, a new male or female applicant at home who has worked for a period may have qualifying contributions of less than 260. The Minister mentioned the importance for those working in the home and rearing their families of signing on for their own credits. What provision will be made for that in so far as eligibility is concerned?