Joe O'Reilly (Fine Gael)

People want to remain in their homes, where they are happiest. I ask the Deputy Leader to make a statement on this matter and to bring our views to the relevant Minister and the Government. It is important we support our carers, in particular at a time of huge unemployment. Where will these people go if they are not employed as carers? Where would unemployed people be better deployed than in the home as carers. This is a no-brainer and it needs to be said over and over again.