The Western Care Association are calling on the Government to address the need for ongoing increased funding and pay parity in the disability sector.
The call comes from the Mayo based company ahead of the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, due to take place tomorrow in Dublin where the proposed Programme for Government will be the main topic of discussion.
Funding for this industry is at a critical stage, according to company CEO Dr. Mary Boyd, with housing for those in need of Western Care services and its staff, and pay for staff among the top priorities.
The Western Care Association has this week received €3.2 million in funding from the HSÉ, and while the funding is welcomed it does not eliminate the problems in the sector.
Dr. Mary Boyd has been outlining what the company requires from Government to Midwest Radio’s Rian Bailey, and firstly thanked the HSÉ for the recent funding: