Hospital Services

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Questions (1687)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

1687. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health where management for hospitals formerly in the Ireland East Group will come from; if Our Lady’s Hospital Navan will have a representative on the board of the RCSI while it is being managed by the RCSI; what effect management by the RCSI of Our Lady’s Hospital Navan will have on the future of the accident and emergency department at Navan Hospital; and if the accident and emergency department at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan will be fully functional for the next ten years. [1364/24]

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Minister for Health

As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently not in a position to answer PQs due to industrial action. It is hoped that normal services will resume soon. In the meantime, this Department will continue to refer PQs to HSE for their direct reply as soon as possible.