519. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on assessing a person’s eligibility for certain payments, including the State pension non-contributory and disability allowance, entirely on their spouse’s income in cases where the person has no income or assets outside of their marriage; if her Department is considering altering or amending this policy particularly in view of the impact this can have on those in abusive relationships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51494/22]

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519. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on assessing a person’s eligibility for certain payments, including the State pension non-contributory and disability allowance, entirely on their spouse’s income in cases where the person has no income or assets outside of their marriage; if her Department is considering altering or amending this policy particularly in view of the impact this can have on those in abusive relationships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51494/22]

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