Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I know that, but I would like to make two quick points. The Minister of State referred to babies being hospitalised and the payment being temporarily suspended. My case refers to a child taken out of hospital and based at home who still requires round-the-clock care.

The scheme is based on stamps, but the person may not have the necessary stamps. If someone is to look after her baby at home on a full-time basis and the child needs 24-hour supervision, then the State should help that person. That person ultimately saves the State money because it would cost ten or 15 times more if the baby was kept in hospital.