Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 April 2017
553. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to the Exchequer of carers supporting family members living with severe intestinal failure due to the lack of a dedicated national adult centre being in place; his plans to change this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16637/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware that a business case for the establishment of a dedicated centre for Intestinal Failure is currently being finalised by St James’s Hospital. St James’s Hospital is part of the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group. Any proposals for the funding for the centre for Intestinal failure in St. James's will have to be considered as part of the Hospital Group’s overall priorities for services across the Group. The business case will need to be submitted to the HSE for consideration as part of the overall 2018 estimates process and with regard to competing priorities for resources available in 2018.
In relation to the specific query raised in relation to the costs of carers, as this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
