246 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has plans to treat women who have worked only in the home as being independent of their spouse when being assessed for the State non-contributory pension; his views on whether using their husband’s income when assessing their means compounds the sacrifice made be women in this situation who have given up their own careers to look after their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43049/06]

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246 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has plans to treat women who have worked only in the home as being independent of their spouse when being assessed for the State non-contributory pension; his views on whether using their husband’s income when assessing their means compounds the sacrifice made be women in this situation who have given up their own careers to look after their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43049/06]

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