Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 October 2015
54. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if the proposed community nursing unit (details supplied) in County Galway is included in the list of community nursing units to be constructed under the financial package he recently announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35825/15]
View answerOn 29 September Minister Varadkar and I announced a €3bn investment package for health services over six years. The overall plan includes the development of Community Nursing Units for older people and new improved models of accommodation for people with a disability. The additional funding will, building upon the existing projects, allow for an enhanced programme to replace, upgrade and refurbish long term care facilities. This will significantly improve the standard of residential facilities and facilitate person centred care. The Department will work with the HSE to prioritise the available funding.
