Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017
403. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his views on reports that Dungarvan community hospital is closing the Sacred Heart unit which includes the rehabilitation beds for stroke; the future of this unit and the future of the beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21655/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra404. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if beds are being closed in the Sacred Heart ward at St. Joseph's hospital in Dungarvan, County Waterford; if so, the reason therefor; when they will be reopened and the contingency plans in place to support persons and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21663/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra405. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent nursing positions at St. Joseph's Hospital, Dungarvan, County Waterford in each of the years 2009 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21664/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra406. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients in St. Joseph's Hospital, Waterford, in 2016 and to date in 2017, by month and ward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21665/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 403 to 406, inclusive, together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
