Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2012
741 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the running costs of Listowel Community Hospital, County Kerry, in 2011, and on a per patient basis, as compared with other community hospitals in the south west. [11390/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra743 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the rationale for closing so many beds at Listowel Community Hospital, County Kerry; and the way the excess demand will be met. [11394/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra744 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the running costs of Listowel Community Hospital for 2011 as a whole and per patient at average occupancy for that year in comparison with other community hospital beds in the south region. [11397/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra745 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health in view of the geographic location of Listowel town at the centre of a network of rural towns and villages with a population of over 25,000 people, the rationale for closing so many beds in Listowel Community Hospital, County Kerry; and where his Department proposes that the obvious patient over-demand will be offered alternative beds. [11398/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 741 and 743 to 745, inclusive, together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
