Seanad debates
Wednesday, 18 December 2002
Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage.
Most health boards and communities have requested community nursing units for their area. The Western Health Board has sought several units. The private sector is the only way forward if these are not going to be built by the Department. The private sector, which goes where there is money to be made, seems reluctant to provide nursing homes in some areas and we end up with too many in the one area. I urge the Minister to look at that issue.
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