Home Help Service Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2015

Thursday, 5 March 2015

Questions (228)

Brendan Smith

Question:

228. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if home support hours make provision for housekeeping tasks, as well as personal care, for patients in need of maximum support, particularly those with no immediate family support; if the criteria for the allocation of home support hours are consistent throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9871/15]

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. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.