Hospital Accommodation.

Thursday, 11 February 2010

Questions (110)

David Stanton

Question:

110 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will give a commitment that the number of community respite beds available in community hospitals and used by persons living in the community for respite purposes will be maintained at current levels following the introduction of the fair deal nursing home support scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7327/10]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Health and Children (Deputy Áine Brady)

As the Deputy is aware, the Nursing Homes Support Scheme only applies to long-term residential care. The designation and composition of the overall beds (including respite beds) in Community Hospitals is a service matter and I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly on this issue.