Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 580: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the serious staffing shortage at a public nursing home (details supplied) in County Wicklow which has led to the temporary closure of the facility; the number of staff currently working at this facility; the number of staff currently on temporary and long-term sick leave; the measures the Health Service Executive will take to reduce staff sick leave; when he expects the facility to re-open for new respite care admissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26415/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 581: To ask the Minister for Health the alternative arrangements he and the Health Service Executive will introduce to provide respite care services for elderly patients in County Wicklow while a public nursing facility (details supplied) in the county remains closed due to staffing shortages; if patients who have not received their scheduled respite care as a result of this facility's closure will receive their full allocation of respite care at a later date this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26416/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.