Máire Hoctor (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)

This is why HIQA was established as an independent inspection body to investigate public and private nursing homes. Deputy Reilly will appreciate that we know people live longer and in a healthier state if they remain at home for as long as possible. The Government has an excellent record of achievement in this. This year, we had the successful introduction of home care packages throughout the country whereby nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists attend to a person in his or her own home. We intend to continue and increase this in the coming year.

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