Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004

Wednesday, 27 October 2004

Ceisteanna (97)

Pat Breen

Ceist:

201 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will meet a deputation of consultants from Ennis General Hospital in County Clare to discuss the contents of the Bradley report and the future of Ennis General Hospital in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26249/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

My predecessor appointed an implementation group in the Mid-Western Health Board area to identify in detail the services that should be provided in each hospital in the region in light of the Hanly report. I believe that the Bradley report, which responds to the Hanly proposals as they affect Ennis General Hospital, would best be examined in this context. In the circumstances I do not consider that a meeting with hospital representatives would be appropriate at present.