HSE to cut 500,000 home care hours,
up to 898 home care beds

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  • ALONE's response to HSE cuts here http://t.co/Xs5HAbUk - cuts will hurt the weakest and lack any strategy for an ageing population 1 week ago
  • Seán Moynihan ALONE CEO will be commenting on HSE bed and care cuts on RTE TV 9pm News tonight 1 week ago
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