Accident and Emergency Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 April 2013

Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Questions (272)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

272. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the reason there was no consultant in emergency medicine on duty at the Mercy University Hospital Cork on 22 March 2013; the reason the Mercy University Hospital Cork came off call, which resulted in an increased volume of emergencies for the accident and emergency department at Cork University Hospital; the criteria used for taking the Mercy University Hospital off call; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19485/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.