Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
270. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the conversations his Department has had with representatives of personal assistants or the persons whom they care for regarding the implications of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 on them; and if the making of this category of workers exempt, similar to health care professionals, will be examined. [42623/17]
View answerMy Department has not had any direct conversations with representatives of service users with personal assistants or of personal assistants in relation to the implications of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. However, it is my understanding that the HSE have been engaging with representatives of service users who use personal care services on these issues. On that basis, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy.
