Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In 2018 additional resources will be provided for respite care. It is of enormous importance that family carers in particular are able to take a break and avail of respite. Even though the carers' support grant has been fully restored, many people cannot avail of respite because of the difficulties in supplying it in many parts of the State. Obviously, if that funding is increased it will be a matter for the HSE, not me, to decide how to allocate it around the country. This is perhaps something that could be best directed to the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris.

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