Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress made since a recent meeting (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17427/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I met a delegation from Dundalk Town Council and local Oireachtas Members on 18 May last, at which a number of service issues relating to Louth County Hospital were raised and discussed.

Subsequent to the meeting, the Department apprised the Health Service Executive, north eastern area, with regard to the issues discussed.

As the Deputy will be aware, the Health Service Executive is required 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 Louth County Hospital. I indicated to the delegation that I would be visiting the hospital at an early date.