Hospital Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Ceisteanna (422)

Mary Upton

Ceist:

514 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children the cuts that have taken place at Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin, in 2009; the number of wards that have been closed; the number of clinics that have been cut; the number of children awaiting inpatient treatment for more than three months, six months and 12 months; her plans for funding the hospital in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33870/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

Each hospital funded by the HSE is required to deliver services within the financial allocation provided. In common with all hospitals, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin must deliver a high quality service to its patients, while remaining within budget.

The Deputy's Question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply in relation to the specific service issues raised.