174 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of long term care beds in Bru-Choimhe, and Meath Health Unit in Dublin 8; if there has been a reduction in the number of these beds; if so, the number of same; the reasons for their closure; when will they be re-opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4600/07]

Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.