Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

In recent years, great developments, as well as new services and supports have been put in place in the health service. I ask the Deputy Leader to arrange either clarification or a briefing document with regard to the co-operation and liaison that takes place on the discharge of older people from hospital to community care teams. While I have the height of admiration and respect for those working in this area, it has been brought to my attention that on occasion there appears to be a breakdown in respect of the discharge and the required supports and new services for those elderly people. I would be obliged if the Deputy Leader could get that information.