Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Bruton is absolutely right. I also see that in my office. Much of the medical information is not put down. It is on the provision of further medical information that the payment is granted. We have done a lot for carers. A pension scheme has been introduced for long-term carers. The carer's support grant has been increased to its highest ever level. The weekly carer's payment has been increased by €29 in the past three years. Carers were prioritised in all the cost-of-living lump sum payments. I have made significant improvements to the means test, which will mean-----

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