Fianna Fáil calls for 7-days-a-week home care packages for elderly people

Fianna Fáil has demanded the Government introduces around-the-clock seven days a week home care packages for elderly people in need amid serious fears over their health and safety this winter.

Speaking to reporters at Leinster House, the party's spokesperson for older people Mary Butler said the move is needed because of repeated claims the Government is continuing to ignore the problems facing vulnerable members of society.