Hospitals Discharges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2014

Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Questions (607)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

607. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds being occupied by persons who are waiting on home care packages to be passed; the financial cost of one of these beds being occupied unnecessarily; the average cost of a home care package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16302/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the detailed information requested by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.