Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 9 February 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters
Raising Awareness of the Lived Experience of Congregated Settings: Discussion
Dr. Karen Foley:
Many individuals under 65 end up in nursing homes because the funding available from fair deal sends them in that direction. It is the easiest option. That is a significant issue. There is no other funding scheme as easily available to send them to and support them in a more appropriate setting.
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