David Cullinane
Ceist:1102. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing an additional 1.5 million personal assistant hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21377/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 8 September 2020
Ceisteanna (1102)
Freagraí scríofa
The HSE provides a range of assisted living services including Personal Assistant (PA) to support individuals to maximise their capacity to live full and independent lives. While the resources for the provision of assisted living services available are substantial they are finite. The 2020 national service plan allocated €1m additional funding to PA services.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.