Hospital Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Questions (621)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

621. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the cost to run the urgent care centre at St. Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital Gurranabraher, Cork; the number of patients seen and the cost per patient; his views on the value for money that this current service represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51457/12]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not readily available in my Department. I have therefore requested the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to this matter.