Home Care Packages

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 December 2015

Thursday, 3 December 2015

Questions (57)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

57. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to provide a statutory entitlement to a home care package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42999/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The creation of a statutory entitlement would not be possible in this context as services can only be provided in line with the resources that are available. It is my objective to ensure that available resources are deployed to achieve the best possible outcomes for older people.

A priority for 2016 will be the development of an integrated model of care with a strong emphasis on home and community care. Details of the budget allocation for home care services, including Home Care Packages, will be outlined in due course, in the HSE's 2016 National Service Plan.