16 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will outline (a) the total number of persons in receipt of the carer's allowance at the latest date for which figures are available, (b) the number of male and female recipients, (c) the average weekly payment made to recipients, (d) whether he considered altering the requirement that full-time care and attention be provided in order to allow greater flexibility in the forms of care provided; if he will consider allowing carers to receive credited PRSI contributions in order to maintain their own health and social insurance cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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16 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will outline (a) the total number of persons in receipt of the carer's allowance at the latest date for which figures are available, (b) the number of male and female recipients, (c) the average weekly payment made to recipients, (d) whether he considered altering the requirement that full-time care and attention be provided in order to allow greater flexibility in the forms of care provided; if he will consider allowing carers to receive credited PRSI contributions in order to maintain their own health and social insurance cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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• Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Carer's Allowance Applications.

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