asked the Minister for Health the Number of Geriatric patients receiving institutional care in Ireland at the latest available date; the total weekly cost to the State of maintaining them in institutions; and if the Government will consider giving greater financial incentives to families to encourage the discharge of such patients into the community.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Geriatric Patient Care.
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The health boards have been asked for certain information regarding this matter. If the Deputy repeats the questions in two weeks time I hope to be able to reply to it.