Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 December 2002

Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage.

 

There has been a major increase of €100 in the respite care grant and the disregards have been positive. It is the view of those I represent and professionals in the health board area that people like to be cared for at home. In certain parts of the country the number of private nursing homes has increased and obviously the subvention has been increased in those areas. When increased subvention is paid, frequently the cost of private nursing home care increases. This is an issue about which we have to be concerned. The Minister had the same problem in regard to the cost of rental income but has acted on that issue. It would make sense that the person caring for a person at home should get at least the same payment as the subvention paid in nursing homes. I hope that issue will be looked at.

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