Joe O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the Deputy’s advocacy for those who need those services, which are invaluable. It has been made clear to me the practical difficulties that the pay differential is creating. I think they should be paid more and, within government, we believe they should be paid more. We have gone through the WRC process to land on an agreed figure. We are at an impasse at the moment, which is unfortunate, and I would urge everyone back to the table. These services are crucial and we need to recognise their value in government as well.

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