Respite Care Services Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2016

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Questions (376)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

376. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the respite bed capacity at a facility (details supplied) in County Wicklow in each of the years 2013 to 2015; if discussions are taking place regarding funding of respite beds; the status of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2250/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.