286. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason foster carers are exempt from the back-to-school allowance, given that these children are in the care of the State; if she will agree that the State help fund their return to school; if she will ensure that foster carers are entitled to this payment and pension contributions for their years of fostering; if foster carers will be entitled to the cost-of-living measures and double payments in Budget 2025; and if not, the reason. [39771/24]

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286. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason foster carers are exempt from the back-to-school allowance, given that these children are in the care of the State; if she will agree that the State help fund their return to school; if she will ensure that foster carers are entitled to this payment and pension contributions for their years of fostering; if foster carers will be entitled to the cost-of-living measures and double payments in Budget 2025; and if not, the reason. [39771/24]

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