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

It is deeply frustrating that the timeline extends until past the middle of 2028.

The other issue was that of home support activity. Page 13 states that, as of July, there were 5,992 people assessed and waiting for carers. That figure seems to be sticking stubbornly at around the 6,000 mark. I ask that we get back to Mr. Gloster in the HSE and ask whether the waiting time will be affected by the issues he has raised regarding budget 2024. Could this be ascertained? Is the figure likely to increase? I hope it will not but if 6,000 have been assessed and are waiting for carers, it is significant. It seems the figure has been fairly static over the past few years. Could we get an answer on this? Do any other members wish to raise anything?