Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have not been in the Chamber for a long time as I was elected at the end of February 2016. However, even I know that a Private Members' motion will not change the mind of the Minister. It will certainly raise awareness, which is what I am doing today, along with other Deputies. It may influence the Government. I brought a Private Members' motion through the House in regard to dementia care and raising awareness, which did not change anything. Only 69 people out of 500 received home care packages. I know exactly what a Private Members' motion will and will not do.

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