436 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of widows and widowers giving full time care; his views on the fact that if such a person receiving a contributory pension did not have to act as a carer they would be entitled to the pension and full time employment; his further views on the fact that from 1 September 2006 a person receiving a non-contributory pension can earn €100 in a PAYE job and still get their full pension; his further views on the proposal of the all party committee that a 50 per cent carer’s allowance should be paid to such people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26663/06]

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436 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of widows and widowers giving full time care; his views on the fact that if such a person receiving a contributory pension did not have to act as a carer they would be entitled to the pension and full time employment; his further views on the fact that from 1 September 2006 a person receiving a non-contributory pension can earn €100 in a PAYE job and still get their full pension; his further views on the proposal of the all party committee that a 50 per cent carer’s allowance should be paid to such people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26663/06]

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