Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1300. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in publishing the report on the future of services at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise; and when the report is likely to be published. [25635/16]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, Dublin Midlands Hospital Group produced a draft plan for clinical service delivery at Portlaoise Hospital and when it was discussed with my Department in May, it was agreed that further work was required by the HSE on the draft plan. This further work and consideration is currently on-going within the HSE prior to any final decision on the future design of service provision at Portlaoise Hospital. Once there is an agreed position on the draft plan, it is intended that the Hospital Group will engage closely with all interested parties, to ensure that the needs of patients and staff are addressed.
