Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Question 554: To ask the Minister for Health if he will give an assurance that there will be no downgrading of the status of a nursing unit (details supplied) in County Cavan, in view of the very important role that this unit plays in the delivery of health services in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37534/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Department is currently reviewing the provision of public residential care in the light of the need to meet national standards and regulations, local demographic pressures and public and private provision. The review will serve as a platform for discussion and will inform the development of an overall strategy on how the HSE should continue to provide this service in future in view of current budgetary and other pressures. The review must also be seen in the light of the wider health reform programme to which the Government is committed, and the position of social care services in a future health service.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 555: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a long-term care plan in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [37543/11]

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

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 556: To ask the Minister for Health, further to Parliamentary Question No. 945 of 14 September 2011, the progress made to date in determination of the extent of support services available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37565/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I have asked the Health Service Executive to investigate this matter and to respond to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.