Social Welfare Code.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2007

Tuesday, 23 October 2007

Questions (299)

Richard Bruton

Question:

371 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on extending the over 80 allowance to persons who are qualified adult dependents on a social welfare claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24867/07]

Written answers

Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Deputy Martin Cullen)

The Programme for Government features a number of commitments in relation to social welfare pensions including the payment of an over 80 allowance on the qualified adult portion of the pension. This measure will be addressed over the lifetime of the Government.