Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Fianna Fail)

Thank you. With regard to foster carers, the programme for Government commits to examining the back to school clothing and footwear allowance eligibility criteria to allow flexibility for foster carers, who we all admit are doing a great job. It is important that they are looked after and supported and that children in foster care are treated equally. Has the Minister had any engagement yet with the Minister for Social Protection? Can she provide an update on this extremely important commitment?