Willie Penrose (Westmeath, Labour)

I agree it is time to redefine the role of the carer. The importance of carers is self-evident. The contribution the redefinition of the role of the carer will make to relieving pressure on nursing homes and reducing costs will certainly be significant. The Minister has had abundant resources and is in a position to do something genuine for carers, who deserve anything they can get, and more. He has certainly recognised carers in some of his proposals and that is why I will withdraw my amendment.

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