Phil Prendergast (Labour)

I move amendment No. 8:

In page 3, before section 2, to insert the following new section:

"2.—The Minister shall as soon as may be after the passing of this Act prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report on the implications of providing Carers with a full rate of Carer's Allowance for every person they care for.".

Will the Minister of State provide a report on providing carers with a full rate of carer's allowance for every person they care for because currently claimants are not paid double even if they care for two people? That is the basis for the amendment.

There was never such disharmony between North and South Riding previously. Although I understand it is not personal, I would be delighted in Christmas week if the Minister of State accepted even one of these amendments because there is a good solid basis for their introduction.