Social Isolation
Dail Éireann — 2020-09-17
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Martin Browne (SF), Tipperary

I appreciate the Minister of State's concern and hope that services are delivered for people going into what will be a tough and frightening winter for many of them. Another issue that arises in this regard is rural crime, particularly for people in more isolated areas. What will the Government do to help rural communities in that context, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána? I am also concerned about those caring for people in isolated rural areas. They will need additional support to look after people with special and complex needs. This caring work will be done when people are more confined than ever before. Is there any plan in place to tackle rural crime and to provide assistance to carers in isolated rural areas?

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Sitting date: 2020-09-17