Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 18 Jun 2002

Vol. 553 No. 2

Written Answers. - Home Help Service.

Michael Ring

Question:

456 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the way in which the case of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was examined in relation to home help; the person who came out to visit this person to know whether or not their home help should have been reduced; if his attention has been drawn to medical conditions that this person has and the help that is needed for them; the person whose decision it was that this person's home help should be reduced; if the decision was based on medical or nursing staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14009/02]

Michael Ring

Question:

559 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason home help hours for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo were reduced; and if the home help hours can be restored immediately. [13780/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 456 and 559 together.

The provision of health services in the Mayo area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised and reply direct to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.