Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I want to ask the Minister about the carer's allowance. Will he commit to an urgent review of the carer's allowance with a view to abolishing the means test element of it? In the meantime, will the Minister and Government commit to increasing the weekly rate of carer's allowance to €325?

Our carers are really struggling, as they have been for some time. The fact they save this State €20 billion needs to be taken into consideration. If our carers are not supported, then the burden is going to come back onto the Government. We need to do this review and increase their allowance to €325 per week. Will the Minister agree to this?

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