Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government acknowledges that the impact of Covid-19 has been particularly difficult for our older people. It rightly states, "Learning from Covid-19, we will assess how we care for older people and examine alternatives to meet the diverse needs of our older citizens." When will the promised commission to examine care and supports for older people be established? Can we help develop a plan to ensure our older people are included in society this Christmas? Older people feel they are lost at the moment and they need physical and mental care. Their health needs to be looked after. I ask that we make sure they feel part of Christmas this year.

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