Mary Wallace
Ceist:237 Miss M. Wallace asked the Minister for Health the current status of his review of the home help scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15919/96]
Vol. 468 No. 4
237 Miss M. Wallace asked the Minister for Health the current status of his review of the home help scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15919/96]
Limerick East): I have received views from the chief executive officer group on some aspects of the home help service but there is clearly a need for a fundamental review of all aspects of the service. I am currently making arrangements to have this review carried out.
238 Miss M. Wallace asked the Minister for Health the hourly pay for home helps in each of the health board areas. [15920/96]
Limerick East): The average hourly rates currently applying to part time home helps are as follows:
EHB |
£2.00-£4.00 (min.-max.) |
MHB |
£3.00-£3.50 (min.-max.) |
MWHB |
£2.76 |
NEHB |
£1.45 |
NWHB |
£2.99 |
SEHB |
£2.00 |
SHB |
£1.40 |
WHB |
£1.00 |