Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2007
313 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the proposed closure of a nursing home (details supplied) in Dublin 13; the action that will be taken in relation to a person resident in the home; and if she will ensure a place for them. [6102/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Health and Children is aware of the situation with regard to the Nursing Home referred to by the Deputy. The HSE has confirmed that a multi disciplinary committee is working with patients and relatives to find alternative accommodation.
Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
