Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

That is okay. The final question was on the domiciliary care allowance, a matter that Deputy Murphy also raised. From my experience on the ground, getting this allowance is impossible. Matters have improved but, given that we are discussing someone applying on behalf of his or her child, I imagine that the level of fraud is zilch. There was supposed to be a working review from 2013 onwards. The Comptroller and Auditor General seems to be saying that there should be medical reviews in respect of the allowance. I disagree, but I am no expert. Families applying for this allowance should be facilitated in every possible way if a medical assessment shows that it is needed. I am unsure as to whether further reviews are required. What are the witnesses' views on this and what happened from 2013 onwards with the implementation group that was established?