Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
1566. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the outcome and action points of the meeting he attended between the HSE, his Department officials, relevant local stakeholders and some local public representatives on 29 July 2022 regarding the future of a home (details supplied). [42224/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs you are aware, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with met with a number of interested local stakeholders on Friday 29th July 2022 to discuss the future of Dean Maxwell CNU. The Minister for Health and myself, along with officials from the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health, were also in attendance.
I am acutely aware of the depth of feeling associated with the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit and the desire to keep it fully operational. As Minister with responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, I am committed to redeveloping services for older people at Dean Maxwell CNU and providing services appropriate to the needs of the local community.
I am currently considering all available options for the site, and I am working with the HSE and local stakeholders to identify proposals for the centre’s future, whilst also being cognisant of the need for all Community Nursing Units (CNUs) to be fully compliant with Regulations made under the Health Act 2007 and in line with National Standards. I wish to inform you that all avenues are currently being explored and it is envisaged that a plan for the future of Dean Maxwell CNU will be finalised in due course.
I also wish to inform you that an additional multi-stakeholder meeting is expected to take place in approximately three months’ time to discuss progress with regard to planning for the future of Dean Maxwell CNU.
