David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 110: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will give a commitment that the number of community respite beds available in community hospitals and used by persons living in the community for respite purposes will be maintained at current levels following the introduction of the nursing home support scheme, a fair deal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7327/10]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, the Nursing Homes Support Scheme only applies to long-term residential care. The designation and composition of the overall beds (including respite beds) in Community Hospitals is a service matter and I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly on this issue.