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

As my party's spokesperson on older people, I am deeply concerned by the recent news concerning home care providers leaving the market. According to a report on the website of The Irish Timeson Sunday, up to 40,000 people who depend on home care may be affected by this decision and their well-being could be in jeopardy. As a society, we have a responsibility to provide adequate care and support to our elderly and vulnerable population. This Government must take immediate action to address this issue and ensure those people requiring home care support can obtain it in a timely manner. I urge the Government to provide clear communication on what actions it intends to take to resolve this issue. It needs to find a solution to keep the providers in the market and guarantee that our loved ones receive the care they need. Let us work together to ensure the most vulnerable members of our communities are not left without support. Earlier, the Minister said the Government would find a solution on housing. It must also find one on this issue, please.

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