626. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 233 of 17 October 2024, of the 15,947 people who are currently in receipt of a half-rate carer's allowance payment and the State pension, the number of these that are caring for two or more people; the cost of paying the State pension and the current full-rate carer’s allowance of €286 for those aged 66 years and over and caring for one person and also the cost of the increased rate of €429 for those aged 66 years and over caring for two or more people; the full-year total cost of such changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43994/24]

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626. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 233 of 17 October 2024, of the 15,947 people who are currently in receipt of a half-rate carer's allowance payment and the State pension, the number of these that are caring for two or more people; the cost of paying the State pension and the current full-rate carer’s allowance of €286 for those aged 66 years and over and caring for one person and also the cost of the increased rate of €429 for those aged 66 years and over caring for two or more people; the full-year total cost of such changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43994/24]

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