Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Tánaiste stated that the number of carers and those in receipt of respite care grants had increased. While I acknowledge this, she must acknowledge that, to be awarded carer's allowance or the respite care grant, an onerous medical assessment is made of the caree. As such, each and every one of the people receiving those payments is a deserving case.

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