Billy Kelleher
Ceist:1534. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the basis on which community hospitals and beds in community hospitals will close; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37074/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 18 September 2012
Ceisteanna (1534, 1555)
Billy Kelleher
Ceist:1555. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown in each community nursing unit of bed closures in the unit this year; the names of CNUs earmarked to close this year; if this is expected to change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37095/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 1534 and 1555 together.
As this is a service matter both questions have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. However I would like to advise the Deputy that the Health Service Executive is carrying out a viability review of all its long stay nursing homes with a view to maximising the numbers to be retained within existing available financial and staffing resources. Should there be concern for the future of any home, the HSE will engage fully in a local consultation process with all relevant stakeholders before any decision is taken.