Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Taoiseach. He rightly pointed out that the LEADER programme has been such a benefit and the money that has been allocated has been spent wisely. I reiterate my request that for 2023 we increase the funding allocation because there is pent-up demand and people see the value of it.

With regard to TAPS, it is important to realise that, right now, these family-run nursing homes are under pressure. I know a review of the nursing home sector is ongoing with regard to how it dealt with Covid and how it is being funded. It is very important that nursing homes, especially family-run nursing homes, continue to have TAPS in place until we deal positively with the Delta variant and we get people vaccinated to the extent required. I compliment the vaccination process.

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