Billy Kelleher
Question:504 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the urgent care centre planned for St. Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital, Cork, as part of the hospital reconfiguration. [32889/11]
View answerTuesday, 8 November 2011
Questions (494, 495, 496, 497)
Billy Kelleher
Question:506 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health his views that the plan for accident and emergency services no longer being provided in the South Infirmary Hospital, Cork, from April next is safe; his views that alternative services, resources and staff will be allocated to the Mercy and Cork University Maternity Hospitals to allow for the transfer of services. [32891/11]
View answerBilly Kelleher
Question:507 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if negotiations have commenced with the staff in the South Infirmary Hospital, Cork, who will be required to manage the urgent care centre in the St. Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32892/11]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 504, 506 and 507 together.
The HSE South is continuing to work on the reorganisation of services from St Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital to the South Infirmary Victoria Hospital.
I am satisfied that this initiatives will result in a more efficient and high quality service for the people of the Cork and Kerry region. There has been considerable engagement with staff and key stakeholders in relation to the transfer of services. I believe that this process has been crucial and will greatly facilitate the new developments that are to be implemented.
I have arranged for Deputy's questions to be sent to the HSE so that they can provide the details in relation to the staffing arrangements and the establishment of the urgent care centre in Cork.
Billy Kelleher
Question:505 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the location of the physiotherapy department in the South Infirmary Hospital, Cork, to cater for the transfer of orthopaedic surgery from St. Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital. [32890/11]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
Questions Nos. 506 and 507 answered with Question No. 504.