177 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that while cohabiting couples are deemed to be on a par with married couples for taxation purposes, if the male partner of this common-law relationship dies, that his partner would be entitled to a widow’s pension and if not, why not; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16313/11]

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177 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that while cohabiting couples are deemed to be on a par with married couples for taxation purposes, if the male partner of this common-law relationship dies, that his partner would be entitled to a widow’s pension and if not, why not; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16313/11]

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1. 21 June 2011

   Social Welfare Code

   177 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that while cohabiting couples are deemed to be on a par with married couples for taxation purposes, if the male partner of this common-law relationship dies, that his partner would be entitled to a widow’s pension and if not, why not; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16313/11]

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