That's an increase of about 10% since January.
There's been an increase in the number of people waiting for homecare in Ireland.
There's now over 6,000 people on a waiting list, an increase of 10% since January.
That equates to one older person in every ten approved for home support with no carer.
Laois Offaly TD Brian Stanley says the situation has a knock on effect for the entire health system:
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Offaly Company Seeking To Build New Two-Storey Facility
Clara Water Ltd is looking to build the development which would include a raw materials store.
Flasher Restrained By Pregnant Woman On Westmeath Canal Path After Exposing Himself
Readers are advised this story contains explicit content.
Canonisation Of World War 1 Chaplain Advances
Solemn Vespers for Fr Willie Doyle will be celebrated this Sunday in Mullingar’s Cathedral of Christ the King.
Water Restrictions To Take Affect In Westmeath
The restrictions will be in place across Athlone and the surrounding areas.
Construction Industry Federation Launches Safety Campaign
There have been eight construction-related accidents so far this year.
Midlands Credit Union Warns Of Dangers Of Online Raffles
The popularity of this trend has increased in recent years.
Man Who Sliced Another Man's Nose Open In Westmeath Granted Bail
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