Home Care Packages Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Ceisteanna (398)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

398. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide extra funding for home care and home help packages in 2018 in view of the fact that the demand for these services far outstrips supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41594/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The level of funding available for the HSE is being considered as part of the national Estimates and budgetary process for 2018 which is currently under way. Pending completion of this process it is not appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.