Hospital Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2005

Thursday, 2 June 2005

Questions (125, 126)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

115 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the role in respect of the alleviation of bed shortages in each of the hospitals in the greater Dublin area with particular reference to James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, Peamount, Naas General and other similar hospitals which have been identified as having potential in this regard; if all the necessary facilities in terms of staff, equipment and accommodation have been addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18841/05]

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

116 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the standard and type of extra beds available to alleviate overcrowding in the various hospitals in the greater Dublin area; the number and quality of such beds provided; the locations to which they have been provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18842/05]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 together.

As responsibility for the management and delivery of health services is a matter for the Health Service Executive, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to reply directly to the Deputy with regard to the matters raised.