Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

It is nice, now and again, to hear positive contributions from Members. This money was one of the great successes of last week, announced by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, and will make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of older people. The Government is committed, and has shown itself to be over a number of budgets, to improving pensions and services to older people. This is part of that process and the Government will continue to fund such services because it is nothing more than older people deserve.