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Delivery of a Rights-Based Care Economy in Ireland: Motion (7 Dec 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: ...addressed as soon as possible. There has been a delay for the past six years. I wanted to mention a few other points but I am out of time. I will just refer to the carer tax credit, for which €5 million was committed but only €1.1 million has been delivered so far.

Delivery of a Rights-Based Care Economy in Ireland: Motion (7 Dec 2023)

James Browne: ...ensure those services and supports are aligned with the principles set out in the UNCRPD. A critical milestone in this regard was the commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and the amendment Act of 2022, which, on 26 April 2023, brought wardship to an end in the State. The legislation also provided for a number of key measures for further compliance with the...

Delivery of a Rights-Based Care Economy in Ireland: Motion (7 Dec 2023)

Mary Butler: ...system, led by the Department of Health, aims to support people with care needs to live independently in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. The Government has invested an additional €228 million in home support services since budget 2021. The delivery of home support hours is increasing year on year. We expect to deliver 21.5 million home support hours in...

Delivery of a Rights-Based Care Economy in Ireland: Motion (7 Dec 2023)

Ivana Bacik: ...and rather than increase over recent years, respite provision has fallen and does not address the latent unmet need which the Disability Capacity Review to 2032 suggests requires an investment of €16 to €20 million annually; - the Disability Capacity Review to 2032 also estimates up to 3,900 extra residential places are needed by 2032 costing €550 million annually,...