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

Obviously, we need to look at the issue of the rates of pay. Again, I accept the difficulties in providing a timeline, but we need that task force to have its inaugural meeting. I accept that considerable work has probably been done, but we need the task force to put the priorities that are required in place and on the agenda, to be enacted by the Government as quickly as possible. We are all dealing with families coming to us who just do not have sufficient care. Could the Minister of State detail, as I said, the pilot schemes and a general timeline as to when they will be up and running? I have referred to the proposals on the agenda regarding improving the numbers of people in the sector.

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