Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) is receiving all of her entitlements; and if she will work with the family on this matter. [14238/06]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will work with the Department of Finance to ascertain if a person (details supplied) in County Dublin is receiving all of her entitlements for home care costs; and if the family will be assisted on this matter. [14370/06]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 and 137 together.

In response to the Deputy's question relating to entitlements surrounding home care costs, the Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department of Health and Children has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

The Department of Social and Family affairs administers carer's allowance and carer's benefit, for people who are caring for people in certain circumstances. It also administers the respite care grant which is an annual payment for carers who look after certain people in need of full-time care and attention. Further information on these schemes can be had by contacting the Department of Social and Family affairs. The Minister for Finance is addressing tax entitlements for home care costs in a separate response to a parliamentary question.