Reilly cuts hours despite vows not to

Under-fire Health Minister James Reilly has significantly cut home help hours since taking office — despite repeated promises before and after the general election the service would not be touched.

Figures revealed by elder support group Age Action Ireland show that since 2008, health service management has slashed home help hours by almost 20%.

Almost half of these reductions have occurred since Dr Reilly was appointed minister last year.

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