Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 303: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received a report from the Health Service Executive regarding the closure of a nursing home (details supplied) in County Wicklow due to health and safety concerns; if this home had previously been reported to her Department and the HSE in relation to health and safety issues; if the building has obtained an annual fire safety certificate in recent years; the alternative accommodation that will be provided; the type of inquiry that will be undertaken by her Department and the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4498/09]

Máire Hoctor (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy may be aware that the nursing home in question is a public Welfare Home, built in the 1960's with a lifespan of approx 20 years. Following consideration of a recent Environmental Health Report the HSE decided to close the Home, primarily for health and safety concerns and difficulty meeting fire safety requirements. The Department has received briefing on this decision. However, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.