Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 December 2020
583. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the resources to be made available for the development of the ambulatory care hubs; the location of the first phase of hubs; the reason level 2 hospital sites were not considered for such hubs in view of the fact that many are already dealing with large numbers of older persons and those with chronic illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44382/20]
View answer584. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the reason Roscommon town was not considered as a location for one of the 18 new ambulatory care teams in view of the current expertise in chronic and geriatric care at Roscommon University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44383/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 583 and 584 together.
As these are operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
