Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have one last question in relation to it. I have tried to get this information previously by way of parliamentary questions, but with difficulty. Will Mr. Gloster tell me what is the cost per hour for directly employed HSE home care? Figures on this are bounced about in the media sometimes. What is the cost per hour? I am aware that Mr. Gloster will not have this figure off the top of his head now but perhaps one of his support staff could access that during the meeting. We would appreciate it. What are the costs per hour for a directly employed HSE home care support worker?

We hope those negotiations can be concluded and that it can be got back on track. It is very important, as I am sure Mr. Gloster will understand, in getting people out of hospital, keeping people out of hospital, and keeping people in their own homes. I am sure that people are complaining about this in every county. A great service is being provided and we acknowledge that, but for the people who are waiting and who do not have the service yet, or who are waiting in the process with their application, we need to get them sorted.