Annie Hoey (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Yes, I am. Can the Cathaoirleach not tell given that I am floating out on the plinth in front of everyone? I thank the witnesses who have covered so much. What is the training pathway for specialists in this area? We have all heard the figures on consultant posts not being filled. I am interested in finding out about the training pathway. What is the specialty and what is the uptake among people coming up through the system? Is there any concern about having enough of those specialists? Is there a shortage? What is the position around that?

I have another question on the carer’s allowance. If someone is caring for a person with EB who is aged under 16 and meets the income threshold and other requirements, will he or she be able to claim the carer’s allowance or domiciliary allowance? Is it a qualifying illness? How does that work for carers whose income is under the threshold?