Cork homecare cancellations reversed after families intervene as waiting lists grow

Some 555 people in Cork and Kerry were approved for homecare in April but were waiting for a carer

'Many of the older people requiring support live in isolated or rural locations, and this is challenging for Home Support Services.' File picture

Homecare services for families across Cork which had been scheduled for bank holiday Monday, were cancelled at short notice before being restored, only after relatives contacted the Irish Examiner.

It comes as more than 100 older people across Cork and Kerry have been waiting over a year for homecare. Tipperary and Waterford are among other counties facing similar pressures, while unions say the jobs do not offer a living wage.