99 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of hospice beds in counties Wicklow, Wexford, Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny, Meath, Laois and Offaly; the number of palliative home care nurses in each county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14282/09]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.