Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 28 Jun 1994

Vol. 444 No. 5

Written Answers. - Placement of Homeless Children.

Liz O'Donnell

Question:

136 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Health the basis on which 29 homeless children were placed in hospital beds in the Eastern Health Board area in 1993; his views on whether this is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Health (Mr. Howlin)

The detailed information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in my Department. I have asked the Eastern Health Board to collate the information and I shall forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.