Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 9:

In page 9, before section 12, to insert the following new section:

"12.—The Minister for Social and Family affairs shall, within three months of the commencement of this Act, lay before the Houses of the Oireachtas a report on the review of social welfare payments for carers.".

The Bill ensures far greater support for carers and means they will be allowed to earn more before their grant is affected by their income. How many are in receipt of the carer's allowance and what increase will they will receive?