Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Absolutely. On the reform of PA hours, even though we are spending so much on PAs, at in excess of €60 million on PA support, we do not have it underpinned with a proper framework, so work is ongoing in that regard and we are engaging with stakeholders on the review while, at the same time, ensuring we do not stop the delivery of hours or the roll-out. We are also looking to see what other countries are doing when it comes to PA support, because it can give people back their independence and the life they may have had before they had an accident, or where they were in education or in employment, rebuild their confidence and get them back into the community. It is about working with employers or education and ensuring proper accommodation that meets their needs to integrate them completely.

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