2097. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to recipients of carer's allowance that may engage in employment or self-employment for up to 18.5 hours per week while retaining their payment, whereas participation in a community employment scheme generally requires a commitment of 19.5 hours per week; whether he has examined the impact this discrepancy has on carers who wish to participate in community employment; and if he will consider introducing a specific exemption or amendment to allow recipients of carer's allowance to undertake the required 19.5 hours on a community employment scheme without losing their entitlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58887/26]

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2097. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to recipients of carer's allowance that may engage in employment or self-employment for up to 18.5 hours per week while retaining their payment, whereas participation in a community employment scheme generally requires a commitment of 19.5 hours per week; whether he has examined the impact this discrepancy has on carers who wish to participate in community employment; and if he will consider introducing a specific exemption or amendment to allow recipients of carer's allowance to undertake the required 19.5 hours on a community employment scheme without losing their entitlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58887/26]

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