Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 12 Mar 1991

Vol. 406 No. 3

Written Answers. - Mullingar Hospital Bed Availability.

Paul McGrath

Ceist:

256 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the statement made, in his name, by a member of the Midland Health Board that there will be no bed closures at Mullingar General Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath as a result of cutbacks in 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Health (Dr. O'Hanlon)

The provision of services at Mullingar General Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath, are matters in the first instance for the Midland Health Board. I have already stated in the House that apart from the normal seasonal closures the level of bed availability approved for 1990 will be maintained during 1991.