Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2005
79 Mr. Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason nursing homes in provincial areas were not considered by the HSE after tendering through the HSE for the provision of intermediate care for older persons (details supplied); if such tenders were only considered on the basis of geographical location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8889/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the administration of the tender process for the provision of intermediate care beds for the elderly. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Health Service Executive to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
