Fwd: Childrens Allowance and respite care

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From: Councillor Keith Martin <councillorkeithmartin@gmail.com>
Date: 7 December 2012 02:37
Subject: Childrens Allowance and respite care
To: eamon.gilmore@oir.ie, colm@colmkeaveney.ie


Dear Party Leader and Dear Party Chairman,

I am writing to you both to outline my concerns in relation to the changes to the Children's Allowance and to the Respite Care grant.

The Children's allowance must be means tested even if it is along the lines of self declaration like the new property tax.

It is unfair on families with special needs, the elderly and particularly autistic children to reduce the respite care grant.  This is often the only chance that carers get to have some time of their own.  Again means test it or whatever but do not bring this in as is.

We must protect those who need help most, it's why I am a proud member of the Labour party.

Please make the necessary changes.

Please also do not allow abortion law to fall off the agenda.

Sincerely

Keith Martin

Westport