Carers must not be penalised on pensions – Harkin

The Independent MEP Marian Harkin is calling for a system that ensures carers get a decent pension when they retire. The Midlands North-West MEP says the gender pension gap is a shocking forty percent in Ireland. And she says many women who provide care for others who need help, end up in poverty. Ms Harkin was speaking in the European Parliament where the issue of gender pension gaps was raised during the week. 

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