Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the proposed closure of the nursing home at Beaumont Hospital; the reason this unit is not allowed to assist the crisis in hospitals in freeing up beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11705/05]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver or arrange to be delivered on its behalf health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of health services in Dublin 9. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.