477. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify, with regard to carer’s allowance and carer’s benefit, the reason these payments, although credited contributions, do not qualify as contributions for the purposes of the State pension (contributory); if there are plans to change this; if there are any measures she can take to ensure that State pension (contributory) claimants (mostly women) are not adversely affected due to providing care for loved ones to the detriment of their pension entitlements. [25321/24]

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477. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify, with regard to carer’s allowance and carer’s benefit, the reason these payments, although credited contributions, do not qualify as contributions for the purposes of the State pension (contributory); if there are plans to change this; if there are any measures she can take to ensure that State pension (contributory) claimants (mostly women) are not adversely affected due to providing care for loved ones to the detriment of their pension entitlements. [25321/24]

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