Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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382. To ask the Minister for Health the agency nursing staff provided for care under home care packages; the position regarding cases where agencies lack the required staff; the way suitable replacement staff are provided in such cases; if there is a lack of nursing staff experienced with tracheotomy care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3691/15]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I wish to thank the Deputy for the question raised.

As this is a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply within 15 days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.