Children in Care

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2010

Tuesday, 23 November 2010

Questions (131, 132)

Dinny McGinley

Question:

146 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans that exist for a domestic property at a location (details supplied) in County Kilkenny that is thought to be under consideration for use as a residential home by her Department; if there are plans for a residential home at this location under the auspices of her Department or the Department in conjunction with the Health Service Executive or any other interested body; the section of the community that would benefit from such a home that is addiction services recipients, ex-offenders; the number of residents anticipated at any one time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43680/10]

Dinny McGinley

Question:

165 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans that exist for a domestic property at a location (details supplied) in County Kilkenny that is thought to be under consideration for use as a residential home by the Health Service Executive, south east specifically; if there are plans for a residential home at this location under the auspices of the HSE or any other interested body in conjunction with the HSE; the section of the community that would benefit from such a home that is senior citizens, adolescents, children, addiction services recipients and ex-offenders; the number of residents anticipated at any one time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43679/10]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Deputy Barry Andrews)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 146 and 165 together.

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.