Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2005
150 Mr. O’Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if contracts have been signed for the provision of all 500 short term nursing home beds for patients who no longer need acute care; the locations for these beds; when they will become available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20842/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested.
