The Minister made an interesting comment about the social inclusion programme and the fact that the benefit from dormant accounts would be put towards that programme. I welcome this and the increases for old age pensioners, in widow's, widower's and child benefit, and particularly carer's benefit as mentioned by Senator Norris. The improvement in the means test is a positive move by the Minister. I have called on Ministers in various Governments to improve carer's allowance and the Minister has now done so. There is a respite grant of €735, a €100 increase on the previous figure, which is welcome. The Minister stated the payments for these allowances would be made on the same starting dates this year, which is also welcome.