Respite Care Services Availability

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Questions (746)

Finian McGrath

Question:

746. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views in relation to correspondence (details supplied) regarding funding for respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41823/14]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. I have requested that the HSE respond specifically on the respite query from this individual and the request for a meeting with the HSE to discuss the position.

If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.