2007. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the number of home helps employed by the HSE in the south-central Dublin areas; the average cost per hour for HSE home helps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34586/19]

2011. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for home help hours in south central areas of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34595/19]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 2007 and 2011 together.

As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.