The issue of carers was raised a number of times. My predecessor, Deputy Michael Woods, introduced the allowance. We have increased the income disregard in recent years. There has been a split of opinion as to whether we should invest all our money in removing the means test. It is difficult to say if that would be the right way forward. Senator Cox said those with a great deal of money should not expect the State to care for their ill relatives. This raises issues of morality and equality. We do not provide a payment for caring. I am sure it is the opinion of many Senators that one could not pay anyone to care for another. It is an emotional issue. We make payments in recognition of caring. I hope to be in a position to increase the income disregard in this area to include more carers in the scheme.