289. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to change the system in place whereby women who entered the workforce, took time out to care for their children and later re-entered the workforce, are penalised when awarded their contributory State pension, despite having in excess of the required contributions, as the average calculation introduced results in them being awarded a lower rate than persons who worked for fewer years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14262/16]

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289. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to change the system in place whereby women who entered the workforce, took time out to care for their children and later re-entered the workforce, are penalised when awarded their contributory State pension, despite having in excess of the required contributions, as the average calculation introduced results in them being awarded a lower rate than persons who worked for fewer years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14262/16]

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