Ms Catherine Cox:

Aligned with respite is the need for supports and services on the ground in the community where and when a carer needs them. Government has committed to fully funding the carer guarantee, which aims to ensure that every family carer can access supports and services when and where they need them in their communities. Despite this commitment, we have only received half of the funding to do that. I call for all members' support in asking the Government to provide the outstanding €3.3 million to allow Family Carers Ireland to fully implement the carer guarantee.