Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 May 2012
365 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when will the Health Information and Quality Authority inspection be carried out at a hospital (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if he will confirm if this is the delay in opening this unit; and when he anticipates the unit to be open to the public [22780/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Cluain Lir Unit is a new 90 bedded facility which will replace both Psychiatry of Old Age services provided from the St Brigids block on the St Loman's campus in Mullingar and Older Person Services currently provided from St Mary's Community Nursing Unit, Mullingar. It should be noted that it had been intended to open the Unit at the end March 2012 but due to circumstances beyond the HSE's control, this had to be postponed slightly.
Discussions and applications have been made to both the Mental Health Commission and the Health Information and Quality Authority to provide the necessary registrations and visits have taken place or are scheduled.
There will be a phased opening of the building with the Psychiatry of Old Age component of the service scheduled to open by end May 2012.
366 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he can confirm the complement of beds to be used in a hospital (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will further confirm that the current rehab facility will remain in operation until such time as it will be facilitated in the new building. [22781/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
