Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The biggest issue is the lack of hours. Many people who apply are allocated very few hours that are not enough to help them sufficiently. Someone will get additional hours when someone else loses them or passes away. The number of hours needs to be increased immensely so that all those who wish to can avail of a sufficient number of PA hours to pursue whatever they wish in life whether that is education, employment or health and social activities. That is the biggest obstacle.