Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I understand that when the first child reaches the age of 18, the rate changes. If someone with four children is receiving a certain rate for the first and second child, and a second rate for the third and fourth child, if the rate for the first and second child changes, the rate for the third and fourth child also changes, which means people lose money. Perhaps the Minister will examine the different rates under the children's allowance scheme. The point I am making is that the children continue to require financial support, even though their parents are no longer entitled to children's allowance for them.