Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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There is absolutely no way Senator Dolan can claim shaving in respect of services for people with disabilities. I have said that social care funding has been subject to an increase of 6% in the budget. I have pointed out strongly that the budget for 2017 is €1.688 billion. That is accepted by all.

I will come back to the committee with a more detailed breakdown and I will prove it to the committee clearly. The reality is that in 2017 there has been an increase of 150,000 hours over the targets for last year. That is my figure and it is the figure I am operating from.