Home Help Service Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2015

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Questions (412, 414)

Michael McCarthy

Question:

412. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure there are no cuts to home help services, given the severe difficulties that this will cause service users and their families; what steps he will take to ensure sufficient levels of home help are made available to support carers, including the provision for more flexibility for weekend and night cover, and that the number of home help packages are sustained in an equitable divide, countrywide. [32791/15]

Michael McCarthy

Question:

414. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an overview of the current provision of State-funded home help services; his views that extra State-funded home helpers are needed to provide support, including the addition of provisions for a more flexible service, including more weekend and night time cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32793/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 412 and 414 together.

As these are service matters they have 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.