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- Seanad: Brain Health and Dementia: Statements (9 Mar 2022)
Niall Blaney: ...his brothers and two of his sisters. I suppose my knowledge is based on my father's time. Much of the time, we think about the individual who has Alzheimer's disease but in many cases, there is a carer behind the scenes who keeps the show on the road. They are the full-time carers and in many instances, they are not getting the support they deserve and need. I remember in days gone by...
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2007)
Niall Blaney: ...Department. The measures introduced have provided great relief to many social welfare recipients. These people include those who were taken out of the poverty trap, lone parents, pensioners and carers. Everybody received very generous increases. Social welfare payments, at a little over â¬15 billion, equate to one quarter of total Government spending. The Minister deserves real...