Máire Devine (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. This amendment asks for a report. I acknowledge that in August, when we were all on the holiday break, a report did come out. However, this amendment is concerned with the impact of the increase to 18.5 hours and it seeks a report.It is not asking for an increase of the income disregard but for a report on the impact of it. The Minister’s report was laid before the Houses in August, which was holiday time. I have sought specifically in the amendment to include Family Carers Ireland as a key stakeholder. They were unaware that the review was taking place. I will press the amendment.