Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2022-02-24
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Patricia Ryan (SF), Kildare South

The growing shortage of carers will paralyse the health system. The Government must take practical steps urgently to address the recruitment crisis. More than 5,000 people are waiting for home care packages because so few carers are available. What is the Government doing to deal with the waiting list for packages and what progress is being made on carers' pension provisions?

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Sitting date: 2022-02-24