Over 300 people were on waiting lists for home support services in Cavan and Monaghan at the end of May.
The figures come following a question raised by local TD David Maxwell in the Dáil yesterday.
It was also revealed there were 33 new applicants, and 269 people already receiving support who require additional hours.
Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Davd Maxwell explained many people are still experiencing delays in receiving the care they have been assessed as needing:
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In response, Minister of State at the Department of Health, Kieran O'Donnell says more staff recruitment will be taking place this week:
