Pension Provisions
Dail Éireann — 2025-09-25
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Edward Timmins (FG), Wicklow

I also want to address the fact that the home caring scheme does not allow for any additional credits. This is unfair as a mother often gives up work in order to care for her children and is given no increased credits for this time. Can this be revisited as it penalises a parent who makes the decision to give up work, a decision which actually saves the State money?

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Sitting date: 2025-09-25