Home Care Packages Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2017

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

Questions (342)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

342. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of home care packages and transitional care beds that will be provided by the €37 million funding announced in budget 2018. [43696/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Budget 2018 has provided additional resources for Services for Older People and we are in a position to strengthen supports, in particular to facilitate speedier discharge from acute hospitals this winter. Discussions are ongoing between the Department and the HSE in relation to the level and timing of home care packages and transitional care approvals that can be provided following last week's announcement.