Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The aim is to maximise the independence of the person with a disability. It works out at 1.46 million hours per year for services. On the question of the 12 hours, that is an issue. The Senator is correct that the average is 12 hours per week. However, I know many people with physical disabilities who are getting more than 12 hours per week. However, the HSE figure is the average, which is 12 hours per week. I am trying to increase this.