Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

A lot of points have been raised. I ask the Deputy to come back to me on the last issue he raised.

I assure all Deputies that we are very focused on the work done by carers, which is incredibly important. As I said earlier, it should be work done across the Oireachtas, not just in the committee on social protection but also the health committee. It is the Government's intention, over its lifetime, and by means of the five budgets that we hope to present, to remove the means test. It will be done in a manner that is reflective of the budgets at the time.

This is a major priority. Supporting carers and the very important work they do is not just a priority for the Government; it is a priority for me. I intend to champion it during my time as Minister for Social Protection.

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