Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding that will be provided for the care of older persons in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55711/12]

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

To ask the Minister for Health the additional home care packages that will be provided in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55712/12]

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

To ask the Minister for Health the additional home help hours that will be provided in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55713/12]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 to 224, inclusive, together.

Protecting the vulnerable, including supporting older people to remain at home and in their communities for as long as possible, is a priority for this Government. The issues raised by the Deputy in relation to services for older people are being considered at present in the context of finalising the HSE Service Plan 2013. The position on each of the questions raised will be reflected in the forthcoming Service Plan, which will be published in the near future.