Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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We have some good news on that. We are in the final phases of discussions between the HSE and providers to do a few important things, which are: to ensure that everyone is paid at least the living wage; that they are paid for the time they are travelling between different homes; and that their travel expenses are covered. That should make a big difference. The Deputy will be aware that an additional 1,000 international work visas were allocated at the start of this year to people coming to work in home care provision.