Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 17 Feb 2000

Vol. 514 No. 5

Written Answers. - Nursing Homes.

Róisín Shortall

Question:

167 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children the latest figures available to his Department in regard to the shortage of nursing home places; if he will provide details for each health board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4771/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Figures in relation to the number of people awaiting beds in public long stay hospitals or community nursing units are available in each health board. I am having the information collected from the health boards and I will communicate with the Deputy as soon as possible.