Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

The HSE will keep the matter under review. The decision will be formally reviewed early next year once the new arrangements have been in place for some time to determine their impact on services for patients. The majority of patients present within the proposed new opening hours and arrangements are being made to ensure repeat visits take place within these hours or are accommodated elsewhere where this is not possible. The review will examine the impact of the decision and the difficulties which have arisen. These issues will be addressed by the HSE.