Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 9 February 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
Home Care: Discussion
Ms Catherine Cox:
A number of years ago, we had an apprenticeship programme for the training and development of family carers and others working in the industry. It did work very well and was quite successful. We would welcome the opportunity to engage with something like that. However, there are some other issues that could be addressed. One that I highlighted was the three-day rule. That is a crucial one to address and change. Somebody can work in a shop for 22.5 hours per week and get two days' jobseeker's benefit whereas-----
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