375 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether the earnings limit which applies to some recipients of deserted wife’s benefit is a barrier to full time employment in view of the fact that many of these women will not qualify for a contributory State pension; if he will amend the legislation to allow women who exceed the earnings limit to re-qualify for deserted wife’s benefit at age 66 or earlier should their employment cease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5116/08]

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375 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether the earnings limit which applies to some recipients of deserted wife’s benefit is a barrier to full time employment in view of the fact that many of these women will not qualify for a contributory State pension; if he will amend the legislation to allow women who exceed the earnings limit to re-qualify for deserted wife’s benefit at age 66 or earlier should their employment cease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5116/08]

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