1599. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if consideration will be given to introducing a formal pension entitlement or long-term social protection provision for foster carers, recognising their years of dedicated service in providing full-time care and support to children in State care; if her Department has undertaken any review or consultation regarding the financial and social security challenges faced by foster carers upon retirement; if she will engage with the Minister for Social Protection to explore mechanisms for pension credits or contributory entitlements to reflect the nature and duration of foster care work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59830/25]

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1599. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if consideration will be given to introducing a formal pension entitlement or long-term social protection provision for foster carers, recognising their years of dedicated service in providing full-time care and support to children in State care; if her Department has undertaken any review or consultation regarding the financial and social security challenges faced by foster carers upon retirement; if she will engage with the Minister for Social Protection to explore mechanisms for pension credits or contributory entitlements to reflect the nature and duration of foster care work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59830/25]

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