Written answers
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Department of Health
Home Care Packages
Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context
855. To ask the Minister for Health if she is aware of the critical shortage of health care assistants in the Clonmel and south Tipperary area; the immediate measures being taken to address the waiting lists for home support services for older persons and those requiring post-hospital care.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54927/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context
856. To ask the Minister for Health the current number of individuals in the Clonmel and south Tipperary area who are awaiting allocation of home support hours; the average waiting time for new applicants; and the steps being taken to reduce these waiting lists. [54928/25]
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
No comments