Work Permits
Dail Éireann — 2023-06-29
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Ruairí Ó Murchú (SF), Louth

We all understand the issue with home care, and we all have constituents coming to us who, even when approved, cannot get home care. It is all about delivering for their family members in their own homes. We know the work that has been done. We know the cross-departmental strategic workforce advisory group, CDSWAG, recommendations. I know this is beyond the Minister of State's remit, but we need those delivered as soon as possible. We know there are questions about the tender figure at this point, and negotiations are ongoing. We need to ensure those pieces happen. There is talk about social protection pieces, and maybe tax breaks for someone working in the health sector who may be able to do weekend work but does not need to be absolutely crucified.
We know about those in families who are carers and the limits on their hours. All of that needs to be dealt with. I think we were talking about 138 applications and 13 refusals.

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Sitting date: 2023-06-29