Home Help Service Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Questions (1727)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

1727. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that 0.5 million home help hours have already been cut and that he now proposes to slash another 600,000 home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38257/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Question No. 1728 answered with Question No. 1497.