Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1554. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, a breakdown by hospital of bed closures, theatre closures and ward closures this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37094/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra1559. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the total number of closed operating theatres in public hospitals around the country; if he will provide a breakdown of the hospitals affected; the number of theatres closed in each hospital; the length of time each theatre has been closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37099/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra1562. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he intends reopening closed beds following recent figures which show waiting lists have increased by 24% over the past year; and the number of closed beds he intends reopening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37102/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1554, 1559 and 1562 together.
As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
