2093. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has examined the gender and financial-independence implications of assessing a spouse’s, civil partner’s or cohabitant’s means when determining entitlement to the State pension (non-contributory), particularly where a woman has little or no independent income; whether reforms to provide greater individual entitlement are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63768/26]

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2093. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has examined the gender and financial-independence implications of assessing a spouse’s, civil partner’s or cohabitant’s means when determining entitlement to the State pension (non-contributory), particularly where a woman has little or no independent income; whether reforms to provide greater individual entitlement are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63768/26]

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