Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2018
106. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Health when an external clinical risk assessment will be carried out at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway, to allow the re-opening of a number of theatres which have remained closed for the past number of months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2177/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra107. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of elective procedures which have been cancelled or delayed since the closure of a number of theatres at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway, in September 2017; the number of elective procedures that have been undertaken in the private sector to alleviate the pressure of the backlog since the closure of the theatres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2178/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together.
In response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
