165. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if he and representatives from the Health Service Executive will meet as a matter of urgency with Family Carers Ireland to discuss recent cuts, the reduction in home care hours and changes to home care packages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8978/16]

Requests for meetings are normally arranged through my Office. Accordingly I would suggest a representative of the delegation should make contact with my office at, ministers_office@health.gov.ie.

Services and requests to meet with the Health Service Executive are an operational matter and has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.