192. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people approved for home support but awaiting commencement, the number receiving less than their approved allocation, the total number of approved hours not being delivered per week, and the average, median and longest waiting time, at 31 August in each of the years 2025 to date in 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area, county where held and age group, in tabular form. [67574/26]

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