Billy Kelleher
Ceist:565. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year running costs of opening all medical assessment units on a seven-day basis. [11653/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 March 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
There is a commitment in the Program for Partnership Government to build the capacity for our Emergency and Acute Services. The Government has agreed to a timely review of the management, operation and funding of Medical Assessment Units (MAUs) which provide a safe and local alternative to EDs, but usually operate within limited hours and 5 days a week. This review will be conducted with a view to extending their hours of opening and weekend opening.
In relation to costings requested by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.