Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of vital national interest, namely, the recent and alarming reports of increased incidence of tuberculosis, with particular reference to the north inner city; the obvious failure to provide the promised 18-bed unit in St. James's Hospital, Dublin, on the closure of the specialised unit at Peamount Hospital, which had previously catered expertly for such patients; the need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to clarify why the very effective specialised unit at Peamount Hospital was closed; why, despite promises made at the time, no replacement facilities have been provided and why co-ordinated maintenance and treatment have been discontinued; and if the Minister will now indicate her intention to directly intervene with a view to resolution.

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