Hospice Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2015

Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Questions (725)

Gabrielle McFadden

Question:

725. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Health his plans to progress the development of a level 3 hospice unit in the Midlands, which was promised 14 years ago, to help address the need for specialist impatient palliative care and associated day care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37700/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.