Hospital Services

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Questions (206)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

207 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding Valentia Hospital (details supplied), County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20650/12]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Kathleen Lynch)

Those assignments will include an assignment to provide factual input to an NTPF review of nursing homes which, prior to the commencement of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, received funding for long-term residential care under section 39 of the Health Act 2004. This would include Valentia Community Hospital.