Nursing Home Services

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Questions (188)

Barry Cowen

Question:

188. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a nursing home (details supplied) will receive accreditation to commence services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21756/14]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Under the Health Act, 2007 statutory responsibility is given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services in the Health Information and Quality Authority for registration and inspection of categories of designated centres, including nursing homes for older people. As the Chief Inspector is independent in the exercise of his statutory function it would be inappropriate to comment on any individual application for registration.