Liam Aylward
Question:188 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a decision by the South-Eastern Health Board to close the gynaecological ward at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, for the month of August; if he will make additional funding available to the board to ensure that this ward remains open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15528/96]