Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (Kerry South, Labour)
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Question 295: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the extension of the accident and emergency department of Kerry General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10931/05]

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (Kerry South, Labour)
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Question 298: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a day ward at Kerry General Hospital is lying idle and fully equipped due to the employment ceiling in the health service; the steps she will take to ensure that this day ward is opened and fully staffed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10934/05]

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (Kerry South, Labour)
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Question 301: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if consideration is being given to the provision of a medical assessment unit at the accident and emergency department at Kerry General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10937/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 295, 298 and 301 together.

The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver or arrange to be delivered on its behalf health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of services at Kerry General Hospital. My Department has therefore requested the chief officer for the executive's southern area to reply directly to the Deputy on the matter raised.

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (Kerry South, Labour)
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Question 296: To ask the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children the position regarding the provision of a new community hospital in Tralee, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10932/05]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver or arrange to be delivered on its behalf health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of a new community hospital in Tralee, County Kerry. At present the project is being processed through the detailed design stage and it is expected that this stage will be completed towards the end of this year.