John Perry
Question:83 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Finance if the Government will avoid cutbacks in the budget in respect of older persons and if he will ensure that no adverse living standards are imposed on them; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the longer older people stay well and healthy the better their chances of continued independent living in the community thus reducing the number in residential care facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22041/02]