Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2012
500 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the implications of the further reductions in staffing levels due to take place between now and the end of February 2012 on the provision of services at Kenmare Community Hospital, County Kerry; the number of staff involved; if there will be bed closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6482/12]
View answer501 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the implications of the further reductions in staffing levels due to take place between now and the end of February 2012 on the provision of services at Caherciveen Community Hospital, County Kerry; the number of staff involved; if there will be bed closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6485/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 500 and 501 together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
502 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the implications of the further reductions in staffing levels due to take place between now and the end of February 2012 on the provision of services at Dingle Community Hospital, County Kerry; the number of staff involved; if there will be bed closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6486/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
503 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the implications of the further reductions in staffing levels due to take place between now and the end of February 2012 on the provision of services at Valentia Community Hospital, County Kerry; the number of staff involved; if there will be bed closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6487/12]
View answerValentia Community Hospital provides long-term and respite care to older people. It is run by a voluntary organisation, Valentia Community Health and Welfare Association Ltd, and has a service level agreement with the HSE under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004. Section 39 agencies are not public service bodies and their employees are not public servants. In this regard the Minister has no function in relation to staffing levels at Valentia Community Hospital. Minister Reilly recently met a group representing Valentia Hospital in Dingle and undertook to examine positively the issues raised by the group in regard to services provided at Valentia.
