Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)

As I implied in my question, I am a little concerned that people working in care provision experience many problems at present. Given the many unsavoury reports issued over recent years by various institutions, perhaps there is a lack of training and regulation in the area. It seems that people unemployed for more than a year may be forced off the welfare scheme if they do not agree to what is proposed for them. I would have thought the Minister would have regarded this as a little draconian. Does she believe people may be forced to do something they may not want to do? If we are to put them in a position where they are responsible for looking after vulnerable people in social care, this is hardly a positive approach.

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