209. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that the Health Information and Quality Authority has advised that several nursing homes should reduce their patient numbers starting in September 2015; if the Health Service Executive is prepared for a knock-on demand for beds at acute hospitals as a result; the position regarding the development nationally of appropriate step-down facilities to alleviate pressure upon nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28068/15]

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209. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that the Health Information and Quality Authority has advised that several nursing homes should reduce their patient numbers starting in September 2015; if the Health Service Executive is prepared for a knock-on demand for beds at acute hospitals as a result; the position regarding the development nationally of appropriate step-down facilities to alleviate pressure upon nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28068/15]

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