Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2002

Vol. 552 No. 1

Written Answers. - Nursing Staff.

Róisín Shortall

Question:

418 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will consider a form of social and voluntary housing project funding for the appointment of staff, including a nurse unit man ager, in the Charleville Sheltered Housing Service in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12039/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of health services in the Cork area is a matter, in the first instance, for the Southern Health Board. In this regard, the board is currently considering this case and will be in contact with Charleville sheltered housing service in due course.