198. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the reason behind the Revenue Commissioners' decision to treat cohabiting couples as single persons; if he will address the discrepancy which arises when persons are denied social protection supports due to their cohabiting income, but are also denied the favourable condition awarded by the Revenue Commissioners to married couples and couples in civil partnerships, such as shared tax credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3825/14]

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198. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the reason behind the Revenue Commissioners' decision to treat cohabiting couples as single persons; if he will address the discrepancy which arises when persons are denied social protection supports due to their cohabiting income, but are also denied the favourable condition awarded by the Revenue Commissioners to married couples and couples in civil partnerships, such as shared tax credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3825/14]

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