PQ 792
792. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the implementation of home support hours for a person (details supplied) that were previously approved and whose family advises that, despite the hours having been approved since April 2026, the care has not yet been put in place due to capacity constraints; if she is aware that the person continues to provide care on a largely unsupported basis and has advised that this is becoming unsustainable; if she will outline the steps being taken to source the required care supports as a matter of urgency. [72872/26]
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15 October 2026
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15 October 2026 · Home Care Packages
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Niamh Smyth
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15 October 2026
Summary
792. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the implementation of home support hours for a person (details supplied) that were previously approved and whose family advises that, despite the hours having been approved since April 2026, the care has not yet been put in place due to capacity constraints; if she is aware that the person continues to provide care on a largely unsupported basis and has advised that this is becoming unsustainable; if she will outline the steps being taken to source the required care supports as a matter of urgency. [72872/26]
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15 October 2026
Home Care Packages
792. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the implementation of home support hours for a person (details supplied) that were previously approved and whose family advises that, despite the hours having been approved since April 2026, the care has not yet been put in place due to capacity constraints; if she is aware that the person continues to provide care on a largely unsupported basis and has advised that this is becoming unsustainable; if she will outline the steps being taken to source the required care supports as a matter of urgency. [72872/26]
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