Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2016
204. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the allegations of institutional abuse and neglect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29071/16]
View answerMy Department has been advised that the patient concerned is receiving ongoing care in hospital pending the availability of a suitable nursing home placement. As the issue raised is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly with any further information that may be available.
