The annual respite grant of €635 with a double payment where the carer looks after more than one person is to be welcomed. The carers of children who receive domiciliary care allowance are now eligible to apply for carer's allowance. This makes a significant difference to those women at home looking after children with a disability as it means that they have additional money because often domiciliary care allowance goes directly to support the child to improve his or her quality of life. All carers who receive carer's allowance are now entitled to the free schemes, such as travel, which is a huge benefit. The income disregards have also been significantly increased, both for individuals and couples.