74 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the logic behind the changes made in April 2011 to the age limit for a qualified child for the one parent family payment; the reason 14 years was chosen as a cut-off age; the position regarding parents who are in receipt of this payment after their youngest child turns 14 when they are not in a position to work; if there are any circumstances where the payment for new applicants can be extended beyond the age of 14; the options available to those who will be left without any payment as a result of these changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30349/11]

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74 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the logic behind the changes made in April 2011 to the age limit for a qualified child for the one parent family payment; the reason 14 years was chosen as a cut-off age; the position regarding parents who are in receipt of this payment after their youngest child turns 14 when they are not in a position to work; if there are any circumstances where the payment for new applicants can be extended beyond the age of 14; the options available to those who will be left without any payment as a result of these changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30349/11]

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