Community Care.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 November 2004

Thursday, 18 November 2004

Questions (74)

Michael Ring

Question:

74 Mr. Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the structures which have been put in place by the Western Health Board to assist a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in providing nursing care for their child; the nursing hours which have been provided since the birth of the child, as respite for their parents; and the plans there are to ensure that adequate help is given in this case. [29514/04]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The provision of community nursing services, and any matters relating to such provision, within its functional area, is a matter for the relevant health board. In the case of County Mayo this responsibility lies with the Western Health Board.

In the circumstances the Department has requested the chief executive officer of the Western Health Board to reply direct to the Deputy.