Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012
934 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the estimated cost to the State of the upkeep and maintenance of an elderly patient with severe dementia at Tallaght Hospital and the cost for keeping a patient in St. Brigid’s Nursing Home,Crooksling, County Dublin. [26989/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra935 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in Tallaght Hospital, who were suitable to use step-down beds in St. Brigid’s Nursing Home, Crooksling, County Dublin, were affected by the reported embargo following the announcement of the proposed closure of the nursing home [26990/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra936 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health if an estimate has been made or if he can give an approximate cost to the State for keeping elderly patients in Tallaght Hospital during the reported embargo and on filling available beds in St. Brigid’s Nursing Home, Crooksling, County Dublin from the time of announcement of its closure and the lifting of that same embargo [26991/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 934 to 936, inclusive, together.
As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service executive for direct reply.
937 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive an orthodontic appointment to have braces fitted; if a date will be given for when treatment will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26996/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
