537. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he has taken into account that there are employees in the public sector for whom it is mandatory to pay into the compulsory spouses and children scheme regardless of their marital or familial situation, and who will never benefit for the scheme; if he has considered whether or not such a mandatory scheme is in contravention of equality legislation for those that will not benefit; if he will consider a refund mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38311/23]

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537. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he has taken into account that there are employees in the public sector for whom it is mandatory to pay into the compulsory spouses and children scheme regardless of their marital or familial situation, and who will never benefit for the scheme; if he has considered whether or not such a mandatory scheme is in contravention of equality legislation for those that will not benefit; if he will consider a refund mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38311/23]

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