3408. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the percentage of Kerry home help hours that are now outsourced to private providers; the annual cost of this provision in each of the years 2020 to 2026 inclusive, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60990/26]

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