asked the Minister for Health to what degree the administration of home assistance is being transferred from county councils to regional health boards; and what effect, if any, this transfer will have on the financing of those services.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Home Assistance.
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Eighteen county councils have agreed to an arrangement whereby the relevant health boards will administer home assistance on their behalf. Eight county councils have decided to continue to administer home assistance themselves. One county council has not yet taken a decision on the matter.
The method of financing these services has not been altered.