The Health (Amendment) (Home Support Providers) Bill 2025 has completed all stages in Seanad Éireann and will now be presented to the President for signature and enactment into law. This marks a pivotal step towards a registration and regulatory framework for home support providers in Ireland. Empty heading
At the same time, demand for home support continues to outpace capacity. While Government has increased funding, the waiting list remains persistently above 5,000. The 2026 HSE National Service Plan waiting list target of 4,500 highlights the scale of the delivery challenge. Ongoing workforce challenges continue to constrain service provision, although proposed reforms to the 50:50 employment permits rule signal an initiative to unlock supply.
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The BDO Healthcare team has prepared this snapshot report to highlight key sector developments and emphasise the ongoing need for increased investment to effectively meet growing demand and ensure the continued provision of high-quality home care services across Ireland.
Download the report to learn more.