Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Ryan asked about the respite care grant, which cost €30 million. I very much agree with Deputy Ó Snodaigh on what he said previously about carer's support. The renaming of it is important but what is most important is the principle. He is correct in that regard.

If we are re-elected and I happen to be in the same position, I would be open to looking at everything, However, I am not going to comment on the next budget or the next social welfare Bill at this stage. If I find myself in this position next year, I would be happy to sit down with Deputy Ó Snodaigh and discuss the matter with him.