Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 November 2016
122. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with Members of the Oireachtas from County Laois and Laois county councillors on 9 November 2016 to discuss the future services of the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33097/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Dublin Midlands Hospital Group has recently produced a draft plan which sets out a proposed service design for a new model of clinical service delivery at Portlaoise Hospital. The draft plan has been discussed with the Department and is currently the subject of further work and consideration within the HSE with a view to finalising it for submission to the Department. I will then be briefed in advance of further necessary consultations with stakeholders, including GPs, Consultants and Councillors.
Therefore, no decisions have been made in relation to Portlaoise Hospital at this stage, but once the work I have outlined is completed I would be happy to meet with the Laois Oireachtas members and members of Laois County Councillors in the context of the consultation process.
