Galway labelled home care blackspot with over 360 people on waiting lists

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This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM

Galway has been labelled a home care blackspot, as 362 people are on a waiting list

That's according to Home & Care Community Care Ireland, which is calling for Budget 2026 to fund one million extra home care hours.

Galway is mentioned by the organisation as one of the problem areas, alongside Cork, Donegal and Limerick.

Speaking to Galway Talks, Joseph Musgrave, CEO of HCCI, explains who is impacted:

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