Claire Kerrane urged the government to guarantee consistent respite care ahead of the budget, warning that current funding cycles leave carers and loved ones on rolling waiting lists. She highlighted that in County Roscommon 120 people are waiting for day and overnight respite and called for multi-annual funding to avoid early long-term residential care. Chapters:
00:00 Importance of respite
00:27 Waiting lists in Roscommon
00:45 Call for multi-…
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