606. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider allowing carer's allowance to be classed as a recordable contribution for the purpose of eligibility for contributory pensions in view of the expense that is spared to the State through persons taking on caring roles themselves as opposed to having to engage residential or other care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31389/17]

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606. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider allowing carer's allowance to be classed as a recordable contribution for the purpose of eligibility for contributory pensions in view of the expense that is spared to the State through persons taking on caring roles themselves as opposed to having to engage residential or other care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31389/17]

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1. 4 July 2017

   Carer's Allowance Eligibility

   606. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider allowing carer's allowance to be classed as a recordable contribution for the purpose of eligibility for contributory pensions in view of the expense that is spared to the State through persons taking on caring roles themselves as opposed to having to engage residential or other care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31389/17]

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