292. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on home care waiting lists in Kilkenny and Carlow waiting for approval of funding and waiting for allocation of a carer; the number with a partial allocation awaiting full hours, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31330/26]

As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.