Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate that. It is my hope that, over time, the change in pay and conditions will be such that a credit such as this one will be no longer needed, but it is of relatively low cost to the Exchequer overall and is of some help to those who perform this very valuable work on behalf of our State. That is why it is being extended in this form in the Bill. I thank the Senator for his comments.