Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 223: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount that will be spent by the State on payments to carers, including respite grant in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28678/10]

Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 225: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amounts that are available for respite care grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28807/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 and 225 together.

The further revised estimate provides for total expenditure of just under €825m. for carers related schemes in 2010. Further detail is provided in the table.