Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

In the context of the provision of further child care supports, I ask the Minister to comment on the impact of the proposals contained in this section. While no provision of additional child care supports is mentioned, I acknowledge the budgetary position. Will the Minister comment on the concerns expressed that in practice the provisions of the Bill close community employment schemes to lone parents and will stop them accessing employment, and that in reducing income disregards——