Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019
397. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the progress made to address the issues outlined by a group (details supplied); when a definitive answer on its future in terms of a new build community nursing unit for the area will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6490/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt a meeting on 7 November with public representatives and local delegations I advised that the need for additional beds and the potential to develop a replacement facility to the existing community nursing unit in Lifford will be reviewed further post 2021, when new Census data is available and the Health Service Capacity Review and the National Development Plan have been advanced.
The existing unit at Lifford will continue to operate in the intervening period. I further advised that I welcome the community continuing to engage with the HSE at local level, in the first instance, as appropriate, regarding further ideas and proposals for community based options that may be considered.
I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the funding aspect of his question.
