Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015
445. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health if his Department will request the Health Service Executive to take the operation of Áras Ghaoth Dobhair community nursing home in County Donegal in charge in order to ensure its long-term viability and to allow it to expand, given the aging demographic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39511/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraÁras Ghaobh Dobhair Nursing Home is not a HSE managed facility. The unit is privately run by a non profit community established limited company. The facility was built in 2004 by way of a partnership agreement between the then North Western Health Board, Údarás na Gaeltachta and the local community. The HSE is currently in discussions with the company; however, it is not intended that the unit becomes a HSE managed facility.
