Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It will not have any impact on the services because what is very clear, in particular in relation to dementia, is that there is a very strong commitment to increased investment. That is partly driven by the agreement between the Department of Health, the HSE and Atlantic Philanthropies, which represented a combined investment of €27.5 million. Just some weeks ago a total of €500 million was agreed in extra investment in the health service and part of that is intended to support further home care packages. That is laid out very clearly. The Minister for Health and the Ministers of State in the Department of Health have indicated that home care packages will be increased but it will take time to roll out the process. I heard the story on "Morning Ireland" this morning. I am sure the Minister will investigate what precisely has happened in that situation, given the needs of the woman in question.

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