Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

In the context of reconfiguration, the Minister has requested a review of the transfer of orthopaedic services from St. Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital to the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital in Cork. Why has work not ceased on the construction of theatres in the latter hospital and on the transfer of services thereto while the review is being carried out? If the review recommends that the services remain where they are, what will be the position on the two theatres built in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital? Was the commitment just a commitment by a deputy leader so as to appear slightly enthusiastic during the election campaign?

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