Seán Ryan
Question:105 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the public concern regarding the absence of clear discharge protocols for elderly patients from hospital; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that elderly patients are frequently sent home without prior notice and without contact being made with the local public health nurse resulting in vital community supports not being in place; the steps, if any, he is taking to deal with this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1952/99]