Hospital Closures

Thursday, 18 April 2013

Questions (240)

Sean Fleming

Question:

240. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be announced in relation to the future of Abbeyleix Community Hospital and St. Brigid's Hospital, Shaen, Portlaoise, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18029/13]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As the Deputy is aware, this matter is now being considered within the Department and it is anticipated that an announcement will be made shortly in respect of both Abbeyleix Community Hospital and St Brigid's Hospital, Shaen, County Laois.