Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on extending the over 80 allowance to persons who are qualified adult dependents on a social welfare claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24867/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The Programme for Government features a number of commitments in relation to social welfare pensions including the payment of an over 80 allowance on the qualified adult portion of the pension. This measure will be addressed over the lifetime of the Government.