GalwayBayFM
Listen

Galway TD criticises Government over ongoing crisis in home-care sector

Share this article
Galway TD criticises Government over ongoing crisis in home-care sector

From the Galway Bay FM newsroom:

Advertisement

A Galway TD has sharply criticised the Government in the Dáil over an ongoing crisis in the home-care sector.

Deputy Catherine Connolly says thousands of people are on waiting lists nationwide because there are no staff available.

Advertisement

She asked when the Government will review the list of occupations that allow work permits for people from outside the European Economic Area.

Advertisement

Speaking in response, Minister Damien English acknowledged there are issues within the sector but said there is no evidence that home carers should be added to the list.

An incredulous Deputy Connolly asked what more evidence could possibly be needed than the current crisis.

Minister English said they are examining the issue, but work permits are not the solution at present.

Advertisement
95.8 MHz Galway City
95.8 MHz Clifden & West Connemara
97.4 MHz South Connemara & Aran Islands
96.8 MHz County Galway
97.4 MHz East Galway
97.2 MHz Gort Area

Copyright © 2025. Developed by Square1 and powered by PublisherPlus.com

Download the GBFM App
On air now
On The Move

On The Move

17:30 - 19:00
Share

Up next
Trad on the Bay

Trad on the Bay

19:00 - 20:00
Over the Line

Over the Line

20:00 - 22:00
The Nightfly

The Nightfly

22:00 - 23:59
preview image
On Air Now:On The Move
Up next: Trad on the Bay
Advertisement