Brendan Daly (Fianna Fail)

The Leader will be aware of difficulties relatives have in getting accommodation for elderly people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. It has reached crisis point and is not an issue of money but of being able to find suitable accommodation. Can the Leader ascertain from the Minister for Health and Children how the Department proposes to deal with the issue, which is a problem in every area? Perhaps the Minister of State might come to the House to give us an indication.