Delays in moving elderly patients from acute beds to nursing homes have come under the spotlight in recent days with over 2,000 older people waiting 15 weeks for nursing home care.
The Fair Deal's budget was capped and last year it had its budget cut, despite the fact that Ireland has the fastest-growing ageing population in Europe.
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Speaking in the Dail this week, South Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath said the delays are having a huge effect on families of older people.
