Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senator Keogan for her remarks and the case presented. I will revert to the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, with the case the Senator has made in the context of the next Estimates process. I know the Government is adjudicating on an estimate for increased package to counteract inflation, which has to be targeted at those who need it most. The Minister has said the allowances that have been increased significantly are the ones that have been means tested to ensure those who need them most get them. I will relay the Senator's comments to the Minister.