To sum up the view of the entire country I will quote the comment of an old age pensioner from Longford who, when asked what she thought of the budget replied, "I did not feel its benefits. As you know, it hit the poorest hardest." Perhaps in this festive season the Minister would consider the abolition of the means test for the carer's allowance and give something to the poor and those who care for the sick and elderly. It is a time of giving and perhaps the Minister will be generous.