Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2010
215 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to media reports which suggest that the hours of operation of the accident and emergency departments will be reduced or closed from this summer; her views regarding these reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19913/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is not aware of any proposals by the HSE to move from the service commitments given in its National Service Plan 2010. Their Service Plan for 2010 has, as a key result area, the reconfiguration of emergency services to ensure that they serve an appropriate population catchment, and are resourced to provide comprehensive emergency services and care for other urgent needs and minor injuries. Plans to meet that objective continue to be developed by the HSE.
