David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for a good and comprehensive response. I congratulate on her what she has done in respect of this payment. It is an important payment for working parents on low incomes. Obviously, the low income is another issue and the minimum wage is helping. There is more to come in that regard. Since the promotion the Minister mentioned has started, has there been an increase in the number of people who have applied for the payment? Does her Department have an idea as to how many people who may be entitled to payment are not claiming it?

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