Brendan Kenneally
Question:63 Mr. Kenneally asked the Minister for Finance the interaction which takes place between his Department and the Department of Social Welfare to ensure equity and consistency in view of the fact that a cohabiting couple cannot claim a married allowance, whereas at the same time the partner in such a relationship cannot claim from the Department of Social Welfare because of the means of the main earner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20131/96]