Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In the context of the reconfiguration within the hospital group, the service was transferred to St. Vincent's last year.

Deputy Martin stated the Minister prioritises patients. This is a matter for clinicians and medical expertise. Specific funding was made available to provide continuity of service. Typically, St. Columcille's carried out 20 cases per year. We are advised by St. Vincent's that it provided in excess of that this year to date. With regard to University College Hospital in Galway, I understand it treats on average 50 cases per year-----

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