Carer's Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 February 2021

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Questions (188)

Gary Gannon

Question:

188. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the lack of banks in the Irish market that accept carer’s allowance income as income for the purposes of loans, mortgages and other financial products following the withdrawal of a bank (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10950/21]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The issues raised by the Deputy in relation to the withdrawal of a bank from the Irish market and income sources for the purposes of financial products are within the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Finance.