473. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection if he intends to change the current arrangements which stops domiciliary care once a child turns 16 years-of-age; if he will allow this allowance to continue if still in full-time education, until the child turns 18 years-of-age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53669/26]
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184. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the fuel allowance is means-tested according to net income rather than gross income; if he will explain the rationale behind this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31275/26]
904. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people in receipt of carer’s allowance that are caring for someone under 18 years of age. [29453/25]
163. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person borrows money for necessary repairs if they are then eligible to apply for supplementary welfare allowance. [17750/25]
164. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection the length of time appeals for carer's allowance are taking; and if he plans to implement any measures to ensure they are assessed quicker. [17751/25]
1023. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection the social welfare payments a person (details supplied) is entitled to. [11564/25]
659. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection if the supplementary welfare allowance can be used to replace gas boilers for those who do not have the means to pay to replace them on their own (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2454/25]