Billy Kelleher
Ceist:317. 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. [51136/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 29 November 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
The Programme for a Partnership Government recognises the contribution of Medical Assessment Units (MAUs), Urgent Care Clinics and Minor Injury Clinics in providing a safe and local alternative to Emergency Departments.
My Department is committed to undertaking a Review of these services, as outlined in the Programme for a Partnership Government. Initial scoping work on the Review is progressing in 2017, and will continue moving into 2018, with a view to extending their hours of opening and weekend opening.
Currently my Department does not have details of the estimated costs of opening all medical assessment units on a seven day basis.