Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The mid-term review of the national dementia strategy which was launched in May acknowledged that people with dementia and their families were still dealing with inadequate services and supports. Unfortunately, the level of support varies according to one's address. I acknowledge that there is a lot of good work being done, of which there is no doubt. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland has been leading the way in providing help and support throughout the country. How we care for older people with dementia, in particular those with early onset dementia, will demonstrate the Government's determination to be inclusive and compassionate. I welcome the money allocated from the Dormant Accounts Fund. In my constituency of Waterford a memory clinic has been set up in St. Patrick's. It is the first in the area. I reiterate the importance of dementia care advisers and the need for people with dementia to have access to one, no matter where they live.

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