Seanad debates
Wednesday, 6 November 2002
Social Welfare Benefits: Motion.
I support what other speakers said in relation to carers. The Minister said she cannot abandon the means test but, as Senator Kenneally said, it does not make economic sense. Carers provide a magnificent service. The Minister should look at this issue immediately. At a time when every hospital bed throughout the country is occupied, the facility of caring for people in their own homes should be utilised.
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