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It’s claimed political intervention is the only thing that can prevent the downgrading of the Dean Maxwell Nursing Home in Roscrea.
That’s the view of Deputy Michael Lowry following a meeting by Tipp Oireachtas members with HSE officials and the Health Minister.
At yesterday’s gathering HSE officials admitted that they plan to downgrade the unit from a fully-fledged nursing home to a short stay/step down unit and Day Care Centre.
Deputy Lowry says only one thing can prevent this from happening.
“The HSE in my view after listening to them yesterday are not for turning.”
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The Taoiseach says he’ll be following up with the Health Minister and HSE to discuss plans for the downgrading of Dean Maxwell Nursing Home in Roscrea.
Responding to questioning from Labour leader Alan Kelly in the Dáil earlier, Mícheál Martin says he’s aware of the seriousness of the issue to the local area.
Tipp Oireachtas members were informed by HSE officials yesterday that they plan to downgrade it from a full nursing home to a short stay/step down unit and Day Care Centre.
“I am aware of the seriousness of this issue. As you know, deputies Cahill and Lowry have been raising this issue consistently with me. As has the Chair of Tipp County Council, councillor Michael Smith,” the Taoiseach told the Dáil earlier today.