I propose to take Questions Nos. 110, 121 and 126 together.
The Abridged Estimates Volume for 2004 provided for a total allocation for social welfare spending in 2004 of €10.65 billion. This represents an increase of €358 million, or 3.5%, compared with the 2003 allocation. Furthermore, these Estimates do not include any additional expenditure in respect of improvements to social welfare payments and programmes to be announced in the budget. The increase in social welfare spending underscores the Government's commitment to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in our society.