Care of the Elderly Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 October 2013

Thursday, 10 October 2013

Questions (210, 211, 213)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the existing and future role in the provision of services for the elderly in respect of St Brigid’s Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 24, in view of the high level and quality of care, competence and ancillary facilities therein; if he will accept the need for the ongoing fundamental role provided by the hospital for the region; if he will ensure the retention of the maximum number of patients and staff at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42950/13]

Bernard Durkan

Question:

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to attempts to encourage staff to redeploy from St Brigid’s Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 24 to other locations with obvious resultant consequences; if he will ensure the retention of the full complement of staff and patients therein to provide for the viability of the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42951/13]

Bernard Durkan

Question:

213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if any part of the current disused section of accommodation at St Brigid’s Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 24 might be considered a suitable location for setting up VETOS nursing training courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42953/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 210, 211 and 213 together.

As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.