Thomas Gould
Question:632. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric emergency beds currently available in Cork; and the number that will be available after facilities have moved to CUH. [2892/24]
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Questions (632, 633, 637, 642, 643)
Thomas Gould
Question:633. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health whether paediatric haematalogy and oncology units will be moved from the Mercy University hospital to CUH; when this will happen; and the engagement with parents to support them in this move. [2893/24]
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Pat Buckley
Question:637. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of concerns regarding the additional strain on services at Cork University Hospital due to the planned closure of the MUH paediatrics unit; and to outline plans to address these concerns, including increased resources, beds and staff. [2903/24]
View answerPat Buckley
Question:642. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health to outline plans for paediatric care in Cork city and the surrounding area following the closure of Mercy University Hospital paediatric unit. [2908/24]
View answerPat Buckley
Question:643. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health if capacity for on-site administration of infusions at Cork University Hospital paediatric unit will be provided following the closure of the MUH paediatric unit, where such a service was available; and what consideration, if any, has been made for the consequences for families and young patients if such a service is not available on site following the change in services. [2909/24]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 632, 633, 637, 642 and 643 together.
As the matters raised by the Deputies are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputies directly, as soon as possible.
Question No. 633 answered with Question No. 632.