Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 March 2017
226. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the amount of money spent on home help and home care packages in 2016; the amount ring-fenced for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12584/17]
View answer227. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently availing of home care supports; the number who meet the criteria for home care supports who have been refused them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12585/17]
View answer228. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of increasing home help hours and home care packages by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12586/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 226 to 228, inclusive, together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
