98. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if he has curtailed finance for home care packages and home help assistance since January 2016, resulting in a cut of hours from 24 to 14; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8666/16]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days she should contact my Private Office and it will follow up the matter with the HSE.