Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017
430. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the reason the Sacred Heart unit in Dungarvan community hospital is closing with immediate effect with a loss of 19 beds for physiotherapy, respite and rehab services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21631/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra431. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the step-down facilities that will be available to persons in Dungarvan and west Waterford following the closure of 19 beds in the Sacred Heart unit in Dungarvan community hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21632/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra432. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the importance of the Sacred Heart unit in Dungarvan community hospital; if his attention has been further drawn to the vital services it provides for rehab, physiotherapy and respite; if he will reverse the decision to close this unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21633/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 430 to 432, inclusive, together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
