Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2024-10-09
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Heather Humphreys (FG), Cavan-Monaghan

We have made considerable changes but we are on a journey. We have to do more. I accept that but we cannot do everything on the one day. We have made substantial changes to the carer's support grant. It has been increased. The carer's allowance is now a qualifying payment for the fuel allowance. Domiciliary care allowance has been increased; I have increased it by €50 during my term as Minister. I have provided the pension for carers. I talk to carers all the time. I am their voice in government and I have made their case known. I have improved their situation. Please do not come in here, Deputy, and act as if I am not aware of any of these things. I talk to people too. I talk to people every day and hear their concerns. I know the mother who sent me a text after the budget, the mother who carries her child in her arms when she comes into this House-----

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Sitting date: 2024-10-09