Accident and Emergency Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2004

Tuesday, 17 February 2004

Questions (327)

John McGuinness

Question:

413 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the average time for dealing with patients from the time of arrival to the time of discharge at the accident and emergency unit, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; if there is a need to increase the staff numbers; the reason patients will have been detained for up to 10 hours at the unit on 8 and 9 February 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5024/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of services at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny is, in the first instance, a matter for the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has, asked the chief executive officer of the South Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter and reply directly to the Deputy.