Home Help Service Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Questions (640)

Micheál Martin

Question:

640. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an association (details supplied) is since October refusing applications for home help services for new clients and reducing the hours being provided to existing clients because of budgetary cuts; if he will advise the way many clients have been refused services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51519/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The capacity of the Health Service Executive to provide approved levels of home support services is continually reviewed in the context of overall resources available at particular times.

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