Tonight's meeting takes place in Creggs NS Community Hall at 8 o' clock.

Anyone wishing to take part in the programme can visit the Alone.ie website or call 0818 222 024.

A Government spokesperson said the strategy pre-dated this date, and was pursued by successive Governments.

Deputy Naughten believes older people and people with a disability have suffered the most over the last 2 years due to the lack of such services.

People are being reminded that it's ok to be anxious.

The former manager believes there are negative processes in the sector.