Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 April 2014
588. Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for Health when a protocol will be established in respect of the discharge of tracheostomy babies from hospital as soon as they are well enough; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15317/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraFunding of €1.2m was made available in the HSE Service Plan 2014 for the discharge of special care babies from the acute hospital setting using packages of care in the community.
In regard to the particular query raised by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to her directly.
