Máire Hoctor (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)

I know of people, as I am sure does the Senator in his capacity as a general practitioner, who registered in nursing homes because they feared the winter and the cold, but who are very mobile. A nursing home is not the ideal place for such people. It is Government policy to provide support and keep people at home for as long as possible. There may be people who are dependent but who can avail of this support while remaining at home. I am aware the Senator was critical of the home care package scheme, but the experience has been very good throughout the country.