Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2023

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Questions (257)

Denis Naughten

Question:

257. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds available for older people by CHO in 2019 and in 2023; when respite beds withdrawn during Covid will be reinstated in light of the hardship being caused to carers and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34572/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As the query refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.