Bernard J. Durkan
Question:841 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of surgical procedures carried out on a weekly basis at Naas General Hospital, County Kildare; the number of orthopaedic procedures carried out at same; if the full complement of theatre facilities exist to meet all requirements; the reason such facilities are not being utilised; if due to her or the Health Service Executive policy, lack of staffing or other, when she intends to address these issues with a view to ensuring that all such facilities are utilised in full with obvious beneficial effect to the patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34008/10]
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