Senator Henry referred to lone parents. All surveys conducted on poverty in Ireland point out conclusively that lone parents are the most likely to fall into the poverty trap. The agreed approach of all parties in recent years has been to encourage lone parents who want to take up employment. While the effect of the cutbacks overall is marginal, lone parents will be discouraged from entering the workplace. The crèche allowance will have an effect on certain people, as it enables people who need to take up employment quickly to do so.