Máire Hoctor (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)

The Government has provided an unprecedented level of funding for older people, with an additional €500 million allocated for services for older people. In addition, more than 10,000 people are availing of home care packages. This figure will be maintained and additional funding of €454 million for the health budget in 2009 will ensure people can remain at home for as long as possible and receive good quality care. Where this approach has worked well, it will also be expanded.

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