Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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1111. To ask the Minister for Health if the wording used as part of a Government statement concerning the programme of investment in public nursing home facilities, HSE capital plan 2016 to 2021, in respect of a facility (details supplied) remains the position; if not, the future of services at the facility; the planned changes to service provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2021/18]

Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that since the announcement of the 5 year Capital Investment Programme for Community Nursing Units and following discussions with public representatives, Health Forum members and local community groups, local HSE management in Donegal agreed to review overall requirements for the area. This included an assessment of the adequacy of existing facilities in St Joseph’s Hospital Stranorlar, Ramelton and Lifford, taking account of amended legislation governing residential care standards 2016. I understand that a report has been submitted to the HSE National Social Care Division and the HSE National Capital Property Steering Group. The report will be considered by the HSE National Capital Property Steering Group in due course. Any proposals for changes to the approved Capital Investment Programme will be considered in the context of capital funding available to Health, potential revenue implications and compliance with the agreed capital approval process.