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Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (12 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: ...to socialise separately. It facilitates families having a break from caring because it is very difficult. Respite services may vary according to the excess needs of the individuals and their carer. The model of respite is changing and although some require overnight respite, others prefer to benefit from day respite. The number of overnight respite places has been reducing as persons...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (12 Dec 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and other Members of the House for facilitating this debate. It is hugely important that carers are recognised and supported. It is a fact that there has been a crisis in respite services in County Louth. I welcome the interest shown by all my colleagues in Leinster House both in the Dáil and Seanad in resolving this issue. I acknowledge the intent and...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (12 Dec 2017)

Declan Breathnach: ...O'Dowd, I thank the Minister of State for his interest in trying to solve the problem not just in Louth, but across the country. In respect of Louth, it took the "Prime Time" programme entitled "Carers in Crisis" for many of us to realise the difficulty faced by these families due to the lack of respite care, which is clearly not just a crisis in Louth, but across the country. These...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (12 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: ...services and supports for people with disabilities that will empower them to live independent lives. In recent months, I have spoken to many people with disabilities and their families and carers. The same point has been raised again and again on the absolutely urgent need for increased respite care throughout the country. I accept it as a valid argument and that is why I appeared on...