Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2014
634. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health if a report has been completed and published on the closure of a nursing home (details supplied) in County Galway; if he has any other investigations to carry out; if this report will be referred to the Joint Committee on Health and Children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16435/14]
View answerThe registration of St. Anne's Nursing Home, Woodford, County Galway was cancelled by the Chief Inspector of Social Services (HIQA) on Friday, 10 February 2012 under section 51 of the Health Act, 2007, as amended. The then registered provider consented to this cancellation. The Health Service Executive took charge of the centre in accordance with section 64 of the Act and made alternative arrangements for the residents. The centre closed on 13 February 2012. HIQA has advised my Department that the final inspection report on this centre is published on www.hiqa.ie.
