Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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901. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the purchase of medical equipment for home carers by CHO; the budget over the past five years by CHO; the amount spent in the past five years; if there is a priority list for home care medical equipment; if so, the number on the priority list and other waiting lists for home care medical equipment; and the criteria to qualify for this medical equipment. [19477/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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902. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the difficulties in accessing home care packages in County Wexford; when additional funding will be allocated to the HSE to reduce the waiting lists and waiting times for home support services in County Wexford; if a home care package will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19482/19]

Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.