Hospital Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2006

Tuesday, 24 October 2006

Questions (340)

Richard Bruton

Question:

411 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of respite places that have been provided in each year under the Government’s five year investment programme for disability; the way this number compares to the number provided in the previous five year period; the extent to which the present provision in meeting the needs; and the estimated number of families who are not receiving the level of respite support appropriate to their needs. [34361/06]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O’Malley)

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.