Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Collins for raising this issue. I acknowledge that she has raised it several times in recent years. During oral questions on health two or three weeks ago, the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, dealt with this question. He has asked the HSE to come forward with proposals. He said he would engage with all the Deputies in the area to try to find a solution. Public health nurses are essential for young babies and their mothers, and also for older people to be able to live well in their own homes.

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