Written answers

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

10:00 pm

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 213: To ask the Minister for Health the total number of hospice beds and palliative care facilities available on a county or regional basis throughout the country; the number of such beds available to patients in County Kildare; the extent to which adequate staff and backup services are available; the extent to which total staffing levels are adequate to meet requirements in this regard; if any planning for the future has taken place with particular reference to the need to make provision in line with demographics at national regional and local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25842/12]

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.

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health the total number and location of hospice palliative care beds available to patients in County Kildare on an ongoing basis; the extent to which the existing facilities meet requirements; if it is proposed to augment, extend or upgrade the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25843/12]

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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