Bernard J. Durkan
Question:132 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the instructions she proposes to issue to the Health Service Executive with a view to addressing the serious issue of patients waiting on trolleys for attention at Naas General Hospital, Naas, County Kildare; if her attention has been drawn to the anxiety, pain and suffering of patients, relatives and friends in this situation; if she will issue instructions to facilitate approval in respect of the final phase of the Naas hospital development plan; if she expects to be in a position to do so in early date; if all staff requirements at the hospitals have been or will be met in early date; when she expects to see a reduction in the use of trolleys; if she will give an assurance of an early improvement in the situation. [8761/06]
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