Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 April 2016
330. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if the number of home help hours is being reduced in 2016; if media reports of a cut of 50,000 hours are accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7552/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra331. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will provide for each of the 34 local health areas the number of home help hours provided for the first three months in 2016 and for the first three months of 2015, in tabular form. [7553/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra337. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if the projected 10.4 million home help hours for 2016 will still be delivered; if the Health Service Executive has reductions in the provision of these hours in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7582/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 330, 331 and 337 together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
