Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
401 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of the original nine beds allocated for respite care by the South Western Area Health Board which are still dedicated for that purpose; the number of persons that have availed of the service in the past year; the number on the waiting list for such a service; the number of vacant beds at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9029/04]
View answerThe provision of health services in this area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Western Area Health Board acting under aegis of the Eastern Regional Health Authority. As the information sought by the Deputy is not held in my Department, the regional chief executive of the authority has been asked to investigate the matter raised and provide the information requested, to my Department, as a matter of urgency. My Department will contact the Deputy when the information is to hand.
402 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the reopening of the assessment and respite unit at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy, County Kildare; when this will occur, in view of the recent advertisements for nurses by the board and the reasons stated by the board that there were nurse shortages in the closing of the ward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9030/04]
View answerThe provision of health services in this area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Western Area Health Board acting under the aegis of the Eastern Regional Health Authority. As the information sought by the Deputy is not held in my Department, the regional chief executive of the authority has been asked to investigate the matter raised and provide the information requested, to my Department, as a matter of urgency. My Department will contact the Deputy when the information is to hand.
