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Care of the Elderly

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2012

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

493 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to prevent the proposal by the Health Service Executive to cease the preparation of meals on-site at a home (details supplied) in County Dublin and the replacement of freshly prepared meals with meals prepared at another hospital and transported to the home and re-heated or refrigerated there; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such a procedure is in contravention of HIQA standards for nursing homes; if he will ensure that such a practice is not adopted at this or any other public nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6410/12]

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Written answers

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

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