Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Oireachtas had an opportunity to hear from family carers this morning. While they welcome innovations coming from the Government, such as the carer's pension, they have identified a number of gaps, including in the statutory home care proposal and support for assisted living wraparound services. When will the commission for older people get under way? Can we expect that the home carer legislation will come before the House during this Dáil session?

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