Jack Chambers
Question:590. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of patients at Waterford Regional Hospital who are well enough to be discharged but are awaiting an appropriate care package to be put in place; the average waiting time for patients who are ready for discharge at Waterford Regional Hospital but require care packages; the reason such a delay exists and if it relates to funding cuts for home care packages; the way in which care packages are allocated to patients ready for discharge at Waterford Regional Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6201/16]
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