Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2016
600. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the detail of the targeting methods being utilised and the timeframe envisaged in order to meet the required staffing levels to ensure the new emergency department in University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle, is open by or prior to May 2017. [35012/16]
View answer601. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the timeline of hiring the additional staff needed for the new emergency department at the University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle. [35013/16]
View answer602. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of successful posts that have been awarded, and that are yet to be filled, and if the recruitment process is on track for completion in order that the new emergency department in University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle, can open by or prior to May 2017, as previously announced. [35014/16]
View answer603. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if there is a plan or schedule in place for training current staff for the transition to the new emergency department in University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle; and if it will be ensured that everyday operations do not interfere with this timeline to open the new emergency department in the hospital. [35015/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 600 to 603, inclusive, together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
