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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2024

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Questions (621, 622)

Duncan Smith

Question:

621. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) is provided home care supports again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8017/24]

Duncan Smith

Question:

622. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if his Department could examine the circumstances surrounding the removal of home care support for persons (details supplied); if he will provide the details behind why these supports were stopped;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8018/24]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 and 622 together.

As these are operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question asked by the Deputy may be delayed in receiving a response directly from the HSE.

Question No. 622 answered with Question No. 621.