Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2012
667 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed to cease kitchen catering services at Monaghan General Hospital and St Mary’s nursing unit, Castleblayney, County Monaghan; if so, the way the necessary catering facilities will be provided for Monaghan General Hospital and St Mary’s nursing unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21963/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand from the HSE that following a review, and also taking into account the significant number of catering staff who have left the HSE services in Cavan/Monaghan, the HSE has taken the decision to merge a number of catering departments. It is planned that catering services for Monaghan Hospital, St Mary's Castleblayney and Associated Day Care/Outreach Catering Services will be provided from one site at St Davnet's Hospital. I am informed that the St Davnet's site has been selected due to its capacity to accommodate the merged catering services and its potential for future development. A working group is in place to oversee and implement this project.
