Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 September 2015
164. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 592 of 16 July 2015, if he will approve capital funding for the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32617/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is Government policy to support Older People to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. The case for funding community nursing units has been presented as effectively as possible and we will work with the HSE to prioritise available funding. In this context the safety and welfare of residents is our primary concern.
Talks relating to the national CNU programme including the Sacred Heart Hospital Roscommon are ongoing between the HSE and the regulator HIQA. As with all capital projects further developments of this programme must be considered within the context of the overall capital envelope available to the health service.
