871. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive can provide figures for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and to date in 2015 of carers it has employed in Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22432/15]

872. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive can provide figures for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and to date in 2015 of agency carers it has employed in Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22433/15]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 871 and 872 together.

I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on these matters. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.