A meeting has been sought with the Minister for Older People over the lack of supports for the elderly in Longford.
There's said to be a shortage of homecare assistants, who provide vital care and assistance in parts of the county.
The assistants provide such to members of the community who wish to continue to live in their own homes.
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Cathaoirleach of the Longford County Council, Garry Murtagh, has raised the issue:
