292. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the current rates for half rate home carer's allowance; and his views on whether the current rate does not reflect the amount of time and effort many carers put in to caring for a person, that this payment should reflect that and that without these carers the State would have substantial obligations and costs. [2687/17]

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292. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the current rates for half rate home carer's allowance; and his views on whether the current rate does not reflect the amount of time and effort many carers put in to caring for a person, that this payment should reflect that and that without these carers the State would have substantial obligations and costs. [2687/17]

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1. 24 January 2017

   Carer's Allowance Payments

   292. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the current rates for half rate home carer's allowance; and his views on whether the current rate does not reflect the amount of time and effort many carers put in to caring for a person, that this payment should reflect that and that without these carers the State would have substantial obligations and costs. [2687/17]

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