Mr. Bernard Gloster:

I will take the Deputy's contribution in a couple of bite-sized parts.

As for the allowance, I will ask our director of finance and corporate services, Mr. Smyth, to talk about the rate that is paid and when it was last changed or introduced. The rate is set by the Department in a regulation context. Tusla does not set the rate; it pays it. The Minister has asked me that question. To be upfront, it is our intention, in the context of our foster care improvement plan, to put forward an amendment to the foster care allowance that is provided to try to reflect more globally the modern-day demands involved in supporting a child in foster care. Maybe Mr. Smyth could clarify the rates.