Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

The second matter to which I wish to refer is one with which only the Taoiseach can deal. I know he will be sympathetic when I outline the position. In June or July, like other Members I tabled a series of questions to the Department of Health and Children seeking information on the number of hospital wards throughout the country that have been closed, decommissioned, shut down or whatever. I also asked the Minister of Health and Children to indicate the number and location of hospital facilities, including wards, beds, theatres or other backup facilities that have been decommissioned——

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