Nursing Homes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2010

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

Ceisteanna (205)

Billy Timmins

Ceist:

247 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37224/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Health and Children (Deputy Áine Brady)

There were 10,153 public nursing homes beds in 2005. This figure includes beds designated for both short-term and long-term residential care.