548. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will explain the rationale for the current taxation treatment of carer’s allowance as taxable income, in contrast to other social welfare payments such as jobseeker’s allowance and disability allowance which are not subject to income tax; if he will consider introducing an exemption or revised tax treatment for full-time family carers in recognition of the essential care they provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42409/26]

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548. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will explain the rationale for the current taxation treatment of carer’s allowance as taxable income, in contrast to other social welfare payments such as jobseeker’s allowance and disability allowance which are not subject to income tax; if he will consider introducing an exemption or revised tax treatment for full-time family carers in recognition of the essential care they provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42409/26]

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