Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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772. To ask the Minister for Health if funding for home help hours will be increased (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23887/20]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The level of funding available for the Department of Health in 2021 and the quantum of services to be provided by the HSE, including home support will be considered as part of the national Estimates and budgetary process and National Service Planning. Due to the challenges of Covid demand for Home Care Supports have never been higher. The Winter Plan is currently being devised which will see an increase in Home Care Support for those who need clinical supports to ensure they can live at home safely and securely during the Winter months.