Written answers

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Department of Health

Care of the Elderly

9:00 pm

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 493: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to prevent the proposal by the Health Service Executive to cease the preparation of meals on-site at a home (details supplied) in County Dublin and the replacement of freshly prepared meals with meals prepared at another hospital and transported to the home and re-heated or refrigerated there; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such a procedure is in contravention of HIQA standards for nursing homes; if he will ensure that such a practice is not adopted at this or any other public nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6410/12]

Photo of Kathleen LynchKathleen 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.

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