Mary White (Fianna Fail)

I compliment the Minister of State on his endeavours in getting the €150 million package for older people which will include the new home care scheme, increased home help, and more day care and palliative care. This is a significant investment by the Government. I wish to catch the Minister of State's eye to compliment him on his achievement and endeavours.

As many of my colleagues are aware, over the past year and a half I put together a document on a new approach to child care.