Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Question 581: To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant beds in public and private nursing homes in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27998/12]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Question 582: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding day care beds and respite care in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27999/12]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 581 and 582 together.

As this is a service matter, both questions have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. However, I would like to advise the Deputy that neither the Department nor the Executive routinely collates information on the number of vacant beds in the private nursing home sector.