Hospital Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 October 2005

Thursday, 27 October 2005

Questions (138)

Richard Bruton

Question:

130 Mr. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the proportion of admissions in Dublin hospitals with accident and emergency capacity which is made up of patients admitted through accident and emergency; and the percentage of total bed capacity in these hospitals which is occupied by accident and emergency admissions. [31301/05]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Questions Nos. 131 to 133, inclusive, answered with Question No. 118.