Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2009

Tuesday, 3 November 2009

Ceisteanna (550, 551)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

625 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm if it is intended to downgrade services at Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, and Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, and transfer services to Tullamore Regional Hospital. [39168/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

626 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children when temporary bed closures for summer 2009 will be reopened at Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, and Tullamore Regional Hospital. [39169/09]

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Question No. 627 answered with Question No. 563.

Question No. 628 answered with Question No. 443.