Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 9 February 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
Home Care: Discussion
Mr. Damian Ginley:
Yes, 100%. It is good that there is increased investment from the point of view of more hours, but that needs to be supported properly and funded. Hours need to be structured and fit for purpose. There are good practices out there. I am not going to sit here today and say that it is all bad. However, we must learn from the lessons we have. We must accept now that there are accepted terms and conditions of employment for the sector and afford people access to permanent contracts with guaranteed hours. All that falls into place then and improves the delivery of care that is being provided. Ultimately, we are strong in our call for the removal of profit from the delivery of home care.
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