Community Care Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 April 2016

Thursday, 14 April 2016

Questions (571)

Jack Chambers

Question:

571. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health why a community unit (details supplied) in Dublin 7 has been closed for a number of years when it could provide appropriate step-down services for those in hospital beds; if he will re-open the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6964/16]

Written answers

Minister for 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.