1424. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of the inequitable treatment of young widowed people in Ireland, particularly in the areas of taxation, financial supports, and access to essential benefits under current social protection policy; if he will consider retaining dual tax credits and rate bands for widows, widowers and surviving civil partners, extending financial supports to widows, widowers and surviving civil partners that reflect the long-term realities of supporting children through school and college, and the challenges widowed people face as sole caregivers and provide access to sick leave so as widowed people are not penalised for needing time to address their own health and well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19580/25]

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1424. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of the inequitable treatment of young widowed people in Ireland, particularly in the areas of taxation, financial supports, and access to essential benefits under current social protection policy; if he will consider retaining dual tax credits and rate bands for widows, widowers and surviving civil partners, extending financial supports to widows, widowers and surviving civil partners that reflect the long-term realities of supporting children through school and college, and the challenges widowed people face as sole caregivers and provide access to sick leave so as widowed people are not penalised for needing time to address their own health and well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19580/25]

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