Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)

There has been. We hold a carers' forum every May. All the carers' groups come in, not just the most high-profile national ones. We get engagement with all the carers' groups. That is something I will definitely look at ahead of next July. We need to ensure that people know the disregards are that high and they can engage the Department. They are more than welcome to engage with the Department. That is why we made the programme for Government commitment. We recognise the amazing contribution being made by carers to the State. What they are doing is recognised. That is why this will be the only payment not to have a means test in the lifetime of this Government. I will also say that €1.24 billion is what we will be investing in carer's allowance in 2025. It is not an inconsiderable investment.