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Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: ...rolled out to all schools and to all staff members. It is positive to hear about the commitment to the effect that the Minister for Social Protection will look at the means-tested payment for carers and ensure that more of them receive it. I want to see the full abolition of means testing, and I hope a plan will be delivered shortly to make that a reality. For far too long, our...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Mary Lou McDonald: ...The Taoiseach now says he will ratify the protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. He has taken his time, so he should stop the dithering and delay and get it done. Our carers, likewise, deserve respect. They do incredible work. They save the State billions. They deserve proper respite care, financial support and access to the services those they care...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Simon Harris: ...the cost and the availability of childcare. We intend to fast track legislation to include child minders in the national childcare scheme. I want the Minister, Deputy Heather Humphreys to extend hot school meals to more schools. I want her to make thousands more carers eligible to receive the carer's allowance. I want her to report back before the budget on means tested payments for...