Palliative Care Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Questions (546)

John McGuinness

Question:

546. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the work of palliative care teams will be extended to include end of life patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease; the funding made available by his Department and the Health Service Executive for such services in the past three years; and if he will support such a request. [19494/16]

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.