Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform
Overview of 2014 Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (Resumed)
11:30 am
Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
The cut to the respite care grant last year had a real impact on thousands of families. In Mr. Dunne's opinion, based on the Carers Association with carers, what difference did it make and what message would he send to the Government as it frames this year's budget in regard to the carer's allowance, the half-rate allowance, respite care and the household benefits package?
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