Hospital Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2005

Tuesday, 24 May 2005

Questions (171)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

181 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the part now being played by the Peamount Hospital, Newcastle, County Dublin, in the alleviation of bed shortages throughout the greater Dublin area; if the discontinued tuberculosis and respiratory facilities have been relocated; if so, the location to which they have been relocated; if tuberculosis and respiratory patients are being referred to other hospitals in which isolation facilities are available; the number of such referrals to date; the current and future use of the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17429/05]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services.

Services at Peamount Hospital are provided under an arrangement with the executive. My Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to examine the issues raised and to reply to the Deputy directly.