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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2025

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Questions (797)

Barry Heneghan

Question:

797. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will review the national guidance that prohibits home care workers from assisting vulnerable patients with the administration of blister-packed oral medication, including in low risk cases where patients are unable to self-administer due to severe physical conditions; if she will consider allowing greater flexibility in such cases under clinical oversight; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32058/25]

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Written answers

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

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