5. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware that foster caring for children with additional complex needs does not qualify one for full pension support, even in cases where Tusla has advised these carers they need to be on call 24-7 to support the child's medical needs and therefore one carer per household should not rejoin the workforce (details supplied); if she has liaised with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on this matter, as that Department's Minister promised in Question No. 1347 of 17 January 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25424/24]

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5. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware that foster caring for children with additional complex needs does not qualify one for full pension support, even in cases where Tusla has advised these carers they need to be on call 24-7 to support the child's medical needs and therefore one carer per household should not rejoin the workforce (details supplied); if she has liaised with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on this matter, as that Department's Minister promised in Question No. 1347 of 17 January 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25424/24]

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