Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2022-06-30
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Johnny Mythen (SF), Wexford

The programme for Government states:
Family carers are the backbone of care provision in Ireland. They deserve support and recognition... We will [carry out a] Review and update the National Carers’ Strategy .
When will this review be completed? Will the Government support the extension of the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, to include psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and physiotherapy? At present, with the dire shortage of services, particularly in my county of Wexford, as well as the cost of living and long waiting lists, family carers have to take on these professional roles, which is causing carers to be run down, deeply distressed and financially drained.

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Sitting date: 2022-06-30