Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Consequently, it is anticipated there will be 23,611 people availing of the scheme this year, an increase of 1,200 from 2011.

The figures in the HSE service plan have been set out by the Minister for Health. I do not accept Deputy Finian McGrath's assertions that elderly people will be left aside and neglected or there will be a disruption of the magnitude as described by him in many services.

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