Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael)
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I know there are some schemes where if there is a child in the family in third level education, there is a disregard of a certain amount of income. I forget what the figure is for some of the schemes. It is because of some of the costs associated with going to college. There is no disregard for the costs associated with caring for a child with significant medical needs and needs for supports. The figures are available from studies such as the Indecon report, which show that the costs exist. I know it is different for every single family, just as the costs associated with college are different for every single family. There is a minimum figure. I feel that the costs associated should be taken into account. I know it cannot be changed here, today, but I wanted to get that point across.

Do Deputies Collins or Ó Cathasaigh wish to come back in before we finish up? No. That is fine.