Dáil debates

Thursday, 10 October 2024

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

 

12:20 pm

Photo of Brendan HowlinBrendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I seek clarification on the ability of carers employed by the HSE or by private companies to administer medication to their clients. I am talking about medically prescribed medication that needs to be taken by those being cared for. Many people who require care have complex health needs and require daily medication. Carers help by reminding patients and clients of the need for the medication and by giving them the tablets, drops or whatever. I have been contacted by a number of families in Wexford who have told me that carers have now been informed by the HSE that they cannot administer medications to these families' loved ones. This is obviously causing great anxiety and significant difficulty, especially for those who live alone and who are physically unable to administer medicines to themselves. Will the Tánaiste have that matter reviewed?

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