3708. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons approved for home support services in County Cork who are currently awaiting commencement of services; the number awaiting additional hours; the average waiting period; the number of approved hours undelivered; the geographical areas in County Cork that have been identified with inadequate home support coverage; the staffing vacancies in HSE home supports services for CHO4 home support services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57441/26]

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