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Neurological Services: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2017)

Róisín Shortall: ...will be only too conscious of the huge challenges that arise as a result of having family members with neurological difficulties and the problems caused for the patients themselves and also for their carers. It brought home to all of us the shocking lack of services for families facing these challenges. The motion provides us with an opportunity to shine a light on this aspect of the...

Neurological Services: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: ...have been actively supporting the work of Dr. Caitriona Crowe and the Living Well with Dementia in South Tipperary project for some time. I also compliment Councillor Richie Molloy on his work for carers in County Tipperary. Of particular importance is the 5 Steps project which, as I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, knows, is a sustained and mainstream HSE service...

Neurological Services: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2017)

Dessie Ellis: ...in their previously normal lives. The individual with the neurological disorder and his or her family face great uncertainties. Both face the life-changing prospect of having to manage a chronic, lifelong condition. Carers face the prospect of a lower quality of life, sleep deprivation, constant pressure and strains on relationships. Carers and sufferers face the prospect of social...

Neurological Services: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2017)

Mary Butler: ...our country's determination to be both inclusive and compassionate in how we care for our elderly citizens. I am deeply concerned over the increase in the number of older people acting as carers for loved ones and relatives. According to the last census, from 2011 to 2016 there was an increase in this number in the order of 18.5%. There are now 29,000 people aged over 65 providing...