328. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health his views on the six-bed children's respite facility provided to the Health Service Executive in Lordship, County Louth, by a charity (details supplied); if he will clarify with the director general of the Health Service Executive the funding plans in place for 2016 to 2018, inclusive, to open the additional two beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8381/16]

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.