Ruairi Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have had previous interactions with the Minister of State about right home care. We all accept we need a solution to this because families are desperate to gain home care packages so they can keep their loved ones at home. CHO 8 is one of those pilot areas, and we are still having difficulty. The representations I send in are still being returned. We have difficulty in getting people recruited. I did welcome the strategic workforce advisory group when I first heard about it. I am aware the first meeting has yet to happen, but what element of work has been done? The Minister of State has spoken about looking at almost every possibility, whether that be permits, tax breaks or whatever. Where exactly are we in delivering a solution, especially for those who cannot get home care, particularly at weekends? It has become a huge difficulty for many families.

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