Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)

When can we expect the Minister to return, following her discussions with the health service professions, to let us know whether that number of social workers will be adequate? We need a timeline on that and on when a decision will be made by the Minister as to whether additional resources will be provided if necessary. I note from the Minister's response that 93% of those in residential care have a social worker, which means some 7% do not. Some 4% do not have care plans, which is surprising.

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