218 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in Waterford city and county in receipt of domiciliary care allowance in each of the years 2005 to 2009; the amount spent on domiciliary care allowance in each of those years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47910/10]

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.