Care of the Elderly

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Ceisteanna (1303)

Mick Barry

Ceist:

1303. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if the HSE can take over a nursing home (details supplied). [15990/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The nursing home referred to by the Deputy is a designated centre registered with the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). It is an independent facility and as such its future is a matter for the provider in the first instance.

I understand that the centre requires substantial remedial works to undertaken prior to their application for re-registration by October 2020. The nursing home have made a decision to close the facility no later than 11th October 2020 and actively engaged with residents and their families to seek alternative placements to ensure the continuing needs of the residents are met.

The HSE and HIQA are aware of this decision. Further engagement is planned with the nursing home in relation to implications for the residents.