Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2014
211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the future development and retention of St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 22, remains a priority having particular regard to the excellent quality and standard of service traditionally provided there; the extent to which it is proposed to upgrade and expand these services in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30612/14]
View answer215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason staff members at St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 22, have been encouraged to transfer to other health installations and facilities in the region over the past 12 months; the effect this is likely to have on the future of the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30616/14]
View answer216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the scale and nature of discussions that have taken place or continue to take place with the authorities at St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling, Dublin 22, or independent of such authorities; the extent to which the future development of the hospital's facilities is likely to be affected by any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30617/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 211, 215 and 216 together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
