One of the difficulties to which the Government must face up sooner rather than later is the fact that when relatives offer themselves to care for their elderly family member, neighbour or friend, no impediment should be put in their way to provide such care. The sooner we tackle this problem and all that goes with it in terms of carer's allowance the better. We must be conscious of the fact that many people who provide care in the community are doing so an a voluntary basis because they are afraid to accept payment owing to the fact that they will be taxed on it or it may render them over the limit in relation to other entitlements.