328. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason payment of carer's allowance is seen as an extra income for carers when, in many situations, it enables a loved one to stay in their home as opposed to costing the State thousands of euro in residential care; and if he will ensure that carer's allowance is means tested to ensure families can continue to look after their loved ones. [14753/16]

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328. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason payment of carer's allowance is seen as an extra income for carers when, in many situations, it enables a loved one to stay in their home as opposed to costing the State thousands of euro in residential care; and if he will ensure that carer's allowance is means tested to ensure families can continue to look after their loved ones. [14753/16]

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