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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2000

Vol. 516 No. 6

Written Answers. - Respite Nursing Unit.

Eamon Gilmore

Ceist:

288 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Health and Children when it is proposed to commence work on the provision of a respite nursing unit on Aranmore Island, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8925/00]

The development of a respite nursing unit on Aranmore Island is a matter for the North-Western Health Board. I understand that the board has plans for the provision of an eight-bedded respite nursing unit on the island.

The board hopes to make progress on the development of this facility in the current year. The exact timescale for commencing work will depend on the board's overall plans for the development of services for older people and the availability of capital resources within the national development plan.

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