Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
1990. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Health the estimated additional cost of increasing funding for respite for persons with a disability by 5%, 10% and 25% respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36074/21]
View answer1991. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Health the number of additional respite hours that would be delivered by increasing the funding for respite for persons with a disability by 5%, 10% and 25% respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36075/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1990 and 1991 together.
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