Lack of support for people requiring homecare is shameful, says Brendan Courtney  

Brendan Courtney and his mother Nuala. Five years ago he made a documentary highlighting the obstacles families face in trying to fund homecare.

The lack of support for people requiring homecare is shameful,  TV presenter and former member of the Sláintecare advisory panel Brendan Courtney has said. 

His comments come as it emerged that recruitment is still continuing for a Home Support pilot scheme, despite the fact that funding was announced for the project in October 2019.