She says the HSE should be hiring more staff, rather than relying on agency staff.
Fine Gael says its a "disgrace" that home help workers are not getting travel expenses.
Laois Councillor Aisling Moran says one carer she knows gets €11 an hour and has 16 visits in one day.
She's also concerned that many people in the county are spending longer in hospital because they can't get a home support package.
She says the HSE should be hiring more staff instead of using agency workers:
Special Concert To Launch Friends Of Esker Arts Set For This Month
"Stones in His Pockets" is coming to Tullamore this month.
Energy Efficiency Roadshow Comes To Laois This Afternoon
The Neighbourhood Energy Clinic takes place at the Woodgrove this afternoon.
Laois Soccer Club Plans New Clubhouse And Changing Facilities
Arlington Football Club are making plans to redevelop their club grounds.
Westmeath Hotel Reopening After Norovirus Outbreak
Glasson Lakehouse Hotel is open tomorrow.
Eight Legal Aid Certificates Issued In Laois Amid Solicitors’ Boycott
Eight of 179 certificates issued in Laois since courts returned from their summer breaks.
Ireland Still Faces STEM Gender Gap Despite Strong PISA Results
Ireland continues to be a leading performer in education internationally.
Just Five Of 25 Promised Psychosis Teams Operating Nationally
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GAA ‘Not Ready’ For Proposed Integration With LGFA And Camogie Association
Mary McAleese resigned as chair of the Gaelic Games Integration Steering Group.
