Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We have an ageing population. We all know the demographics. Could we look at having a national campaign to try to increase the numbers? I am told by some people in the HSE that it is the intention to try to increase the percentage of HSE carers directly employed. There are obvious reasons in terms of management and all of that and financially as well. The HSE would be doing okay with it. I ask the question of Mr. Gloster, as CEO of the HSE, and his management team. Mr. Tierney or Ms McGirr could also come in on it. Is it the intention to try to increase that percentage?