Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minster so much for his commitment. Since he came to the Department, it is an area he has a keen interest in. I thank him and his staff for the work they are doing in this area. I welcome the fact he is going to reform it. Returning to the situation with young carers, it is unfortunate. I am aware they will be able to increase their amount money or that the Minister will be bringing forward a proposal on the amount they can earn but the fact it is part-time is the key point here. Whether it is the student with a disability or a young carer it is about the fact it is part-time. That is where we need to put our focus. I believe the Minister will focus on that whole part-time aspect. I look forward to working with him on it and thank him for highlighting the two schemes currently available.