Proinsias De Rossa
Ceist:43 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Health if he has received a request from the VHI for sanction to reduce the long-term benefit for inpatient care of elderly patients from 180 days to 90 days; if he intends to sanction this request; if his attention has been drawn to the implications of such a move for patients such as those with Alzheimers disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter.