Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2021
817. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Health if he received a request from persons (details supplied) to include all Members of Dáil Éireann from County Meath in a scheduled meeting concerning Navan hospital with persons following a Topical Issue debate on 28 September 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50947/21]
View answer818. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Health if he received correspondence from this Deputy and other Members of Dáil Éireann from County Meath requesting inclusion to a scheduled meeting concerning Navan hospital with persons (details supplied); if he responded to the correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50948/21]
View answer819. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Health if the scheduled meeting took place between persons (details supplied) and him concerning Navan hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50949/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 817 to 819, inclusive, together.
I am acutely aware that any proposed changes to health services can be a source of great anxiety and worry for communities affected, and I am determined that any changes to the service at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan must be done in consultation with the local community. I have therefore instructed the HSE to pause in the planning of these changes in order to engage in consultation with elected representatives on behalf of local people.
