Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Unfortunately, I cannot comment on the budget which is above my pay grade. It will be a matter for the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, next Tuesday. The Deputy has made a valid point on homecare. Everyone in the room shares the frustration at people receiving HSE approval for two hours help per week but being placed on a waiting list. That is very frustrating for all of us. There are more than 6,000 people who want homecare but cannot access it. I wish that was not the case. It would cost approximately €50 million to clear the list.