Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

I have three brief questions for the Minister. Can the Minister confirm if the HSE is a provider of beds or a commissioner of beds in constituencies such as Laois-Offaly and beyond? What is the position regarding the 110 bed community care long term residential unit in Portlaoise? Also, will he reaffirm his intention to reopen wards and beds in the Mountmellick unit which have been closed for some time?

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