Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is also a reduction required for 2013 of €721 million and a deficit of €390 million from 2012. I compliment Mr. O'Brien on his report. It is very easy to understand. He stated that a robust plan has been put in place to monitor and manage the performance of the plan and any deviation from the plan will be identified early and immediate action will be taken.

Mr. O'Brien has stated that 95% of all attendees at emergency departments will be discharged or admitted within six hours of registration. If that goal is achieved it will be a major plus. Most of the complaints that I receive about the HSE are about people having to wait 24 hours or more at a hospital. In the Louth-Meath area there is Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Navan Hospital and the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk. Can the delegation give me the details on services that will be transferred from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda to the Louth County Hospital in Dundalk? The Louth County Hospital is on a site of seven acres so there is plenty of room. A transfer of some services would alleviate the pressure on Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.