Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 92 of 11 May 2006, her views on whether it would not be in the interests of elderly and frail patients that they would have to relocate three times over the space of a year; her further views on whether this would be disorientating for patients with psychiatric problems; if her attention has been drawn to the strong opposition from families of patients to these proposals; and the steps she will take to ensure that patients can move directly from unit three to unit five in order to avoid excessive disruption. [19617/06]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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As I informed the Deputy in my response of the 11th May 2006, it may be necessary to relocate some patients on an interim basis pending the re-development of facilities at Connolly Hospital. The hospital is currently engaged with the relevant stakeholders in developing a range of options taking into account the complex needs of the patients and the need for continuity of care. A process of consultation with the families of patients is also underway to ensure minimal disruption to patients during the re-development.

As the Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matters raised by the Deputy investigated and to have a reply issued directly to her.