Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on concerns being expressed in the Tallaght region regarding the future of the National Children's Hospital at Tallaght Hospital; the position regarding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4491/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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On 3 February, the Health Service Executive published a report on the delivery of tertiary paediatric services in this country. The HSE commissioned this report at my request.

The report, which was prepared by McKinsey & Company, recommends that best outcomes for children can best be provided by one national tertiary paediatric centre which would also provide all secondary paediatric services for the greater Dublin area.

Arising from the recommendations, a joint HSE-Department of Health and Children task group is being established to progress matters and to advise on the optimal location for the new facility.