Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2012
599. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he plans to install Saorview compatible equipment in public nursing homes; if it will be financed by his Department; if so from which funding stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44158/12]
View answer600. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the tender process and negotiations with digital receiver set-top boxes manufacturers and licensed installers, undertaken to ensure a quality of service but also to ensure that citizens received value for money in the context of plans to install Saorview compatible equipment in public nursing homes [44159/12]
View answer601. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if only a single Saorview box will be allocated for use within the communal area of public nursing homes; the arrangements that will be put in place for patients who are confined to their own rooms [44160/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 599 to 601, inclusive, together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
