Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 441: To ask the Minister for Health the impact the budget cuts in his Department will have on community nursing homes here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39547/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Health Service Executive is facing challenges in respect of all services in 2012, and in the case of Community Nursing Units these include challenges regarding staffing, funding and the age/structure of the units.

The Department and HSE are working together regarding the 2012 National Service Plan. Should there be concern for the future of any unit, the HSE will engage fully in a local consultation process with all stakeholders before any decision is taken.

Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 442: To ask the Minister for Health the impact the recently announced budget cuts in his Department will have on nursing homes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39548/11]

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.