Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 October 2004

Thursday, 28 October 2004

Ceisteanna (156)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

155 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position on present and future plans on tuberculosis and respiratory units at Peamount Hospital, Newcastle, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26600/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

Services at Peamount Hospital are provided under an arrangement with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has asked the regional chief executive of the authority to examine the issues raised by the Deputy and reply to him directly.