There are 48,000 people living with dementia in Ireland. By the end of the next Government, in 2021, that number will have increased by 40%. Over the next 25 years it will have trebled. Dementia must therefore be a priority in the new Programme for Government.

Post Office Network
Since the 1700’s Ireland’s Post Offices have continuously evolved to serve our communities. Mary welcomes the Minister of State reaffirming the Government’s commitment to supporting a sustainable future for our post office network. It is essential. The postmasters have acknowledged how important State intervention and Government support was to ensure