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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 25 Jul 1996

Vol. 468 No. 4

Written Answers. - Home Help Scheme.

Mary Wallace

Question:

237 Miss M. Wallace asked the Minister for Health the current status of his review of the home help scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15919/96]

Limerick East): I have received views from the chief executive officer group on some aspects of the home help service but there is clearly a need for a fundamental review of all aspects of the service. I am currently making arrangements to have this review carried out.

Mary Wallace

Question:

238 Miss M. Wallace asked the Minister for Health the hourly pay for home helps in each of the health board areas. [15920/96]

Limerick East): The average hourly rates currently applying to part time home helps are as follows:

EHB

£2.00-£4.00 (min.-max.)

MHB

£3.00-£3.50 (min.-max.)

MWHB

£2.76

NEHB

£1.45

NWHB

£2.99

SEHB

£2.00

SHB

£1.40

WHB

£1.00

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