I was about to launch a charm offensive but somebody beat me to it, obviously.

Do not be shy.

I want to ask the Taoiseach about the commitment on page 83 of the programme for Government, which states, "We will introduce a uniform homecare service so all recipients can receive a quality support, 7 days per week". The Taoiseach will be aware that there is no more quality or uniformity in the home care service than there was when the document was written back in February 2016. Seven days per week is a joke; even seven hours per week would be an exaggeration. The service has ground to a halt in Limerick. When will we reach the nirvana set out on page 83 of the programme for Government?

Unfortunately, we shall never reach nirvana. Nirvana is a concept to aspire to but it is always good to have a concept to aspire to.

The document states, "We will".

There is public consultation under way - the Deputy is one of the people who led on this and helped to instigate it - on moving to a whole new system of home care, something similar to the fair deal scheme. We are keen to progress that as soon as possible.